Monday Update

Monday
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June 23, 2014
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Hello Classmates, Schoolmates and Friends:
In this edition: Kay Ashlock-Lewis ‘61, Gary Baysmore, Lynda Bingham-Gregor, Judy Cloud-Metcalf, Ron Collins
’60, Patricia Dennis HH63, Kathy Driscoll-Ottarson ’61, Glenn C Dyson ’66, Al Farr ’61, Charlie Gebhardt '61, Dan
Kaiser ’63, Keith Kjar ‘64, John Lammon, Jan McCord-McCoy, Al Neblett ’56, Jim Pappakostas ’56, Carmela
Piccolo-Coakley ‘58, Lori Pine-G, Gloria Pontarolo-Taft ’66, Tami Post-Lamb ’64, Frank Rose SV64, Suzie Schmutz
’59, Bob Simmons-G, Charlie Spooner ‘60. Linda Tholmer-Anderson, Kathy Thurman-Robin, and Linda WallaceOrr-Misita ’61.
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 .............................................................................................................. 3
Apache Review of Arts by John Parks....................................................................... 10
Comedy Corner ......................................................................................................... 16
Who You Callin’ an Old Geezer ................................................................................. 17
On the Sidelines ........................................................................................................ 18
Paperback Writer....................................................................................................... 19
Postcard Pals ............................................................................................................ 20
A Stroll Down History Lane........................................................................................ 21
News from the Sick Bay ............................................................................................ 22
Newbies .................................................................................................................... 24
In Memoriam ............................................................................................................. 24
The Last Word ........................................................................................................... 28
MU Calendar of Upcoming Events ............................................................................ 31
Public Service Announcements ................................................................................. 31
Addendums ............................................................................................................... 32
The Fine Print ............................................................................................................ 44
Easy Print Order Forms
The Lou DelRosario Memorial Golf Tournament Reservation Form ............... 46
Class of ’74 Forty Year Reunion Reservation Form ........................................ 47
This ‘n’ that:
According to the internet, a few days ago violence erupted at a 15th reunion party for an Illinois
high school when a jealous ex-husband shot and killed his former wife and her companion at
point blank range. Oh my!
That’s the one thing about reunions: they can sure stir the
emotions. Ladies, please don’t use violence if I decline to
dance with you at our reunions... it’s not you, it’s me. I
can’t “bust the moves” anymore the way classmate Dave
Paden can. Ask him to dance... if you dare. LOL.
...
The additional 36 pavers for the Living Tree Memorial Park
at Vallejo High School whould be arriving today and this
weekend, with the able assistance of Chuck Waters ’70 and
classmate Crag Parker, we’ll try to get them installed.
I won’t be ordering any additional pavers until I have the chance to see who is going to
replace Clarence Isadore as principal of VHS and learn how cooperative they plan to be.
...
The Apaches Forever shirts are all ready to be mailed out or hand delivered. I have to wait
until I get my car back from the collison repair shop because it has a built in GPS so that
Bobby Reynolds and I can make the Vallejo rounds to hand deliver, thus saving a bunch of
money on postage. The Vallejo shirts should be delivered no later than Thursday.
I have a few extra shirts but I don’t want to sell them yet until I make sure that everyone who
ordered a shirt received what they ordered. Next week I’ll let you know what is still available
on a first come-first served basis.
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The Mail Bag
From: Charlie Gebhardt '61
Diane (Moelk) SV62 and I are saddened about the news of the
passing of Mike Bozeman. If it were not for Mike, Diane and I would
not have met, he talked me into going on our first double date to S.F.
.
A fun time was had, a flat tire made us really late getting back to
Vallejo... I thought I was a dead dog, the Moelk family did not like
late returns. For some reason everyone was asleep and Mike
myself, Diane and Julie all survived..l:)... He was a great guy...
We are very happy to hear the good news at your house! Now, try to keep her healthy, which we are
sure you will!....Stay healthy and happy, Harry...:)
Will certainly try, Chas.
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From: Linda Tholmer-Anderson
Good Morning Harry,
Your idea of banning mirrors is a good one. LOL! I remember that handsome guy.
Is the Birthday party on a Friday, August 22nd? Just want to make sure.
Hugs to Sally. Hope she is feeling well soon.
Yes, Linda, the 70th Birthday Party for the VHS class of ’62 is on Friday, August 22nd at Green
Valley Country Club. The Reunion Committee just mailed out the reservation fliers to all class
members (at least the ones we have addresses on.)
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From: Al Neblett ‘56
Betty and I are praying for a real speedy recovery for Sally.
Just arrived home from 2 trips to Los Algodones Baja across the border from Yuma. Dental work at a
great savings with some of the best dentists I have met. Stayed with friends in Yuma that were in
Calistoga for most of their lives. We saved a ton of money on first class dental work and met some
great people. Our primary dentist has been there over 20 years and was recommended to us by
people in Yuma and Phoenix. Had great jazz on the sound system all the time and we discussed our
favorite Scotch beverages and compared single malt brands. Left Yuma Friday and it was 114
degrees for the past 2 days. Glad to get back to Vallejo for a special dinner at the Masonic Temple at
a cool 75. Keep safe and a speedy recovery ...
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From: Lynda Bingham-Gregor
Hi Harry, If you are at your computer it's a good sign that Sally is doing better. I sure hope she is.
Please give her my love and let her know I am sending good thoughts her way.
I have been trying to get back on the MU list since you let me know that I had been taken off.
However, it is kind of confusing. I put in all the information but before I am able to take the last step, it
has one of those things where you have to type in the funny numbers, etc. but on this site it says to
"rewrite both of the words below with a space in between". That's fine, but there are no words, just 3
numbers. I have tried putting spaces between them, spelling them out with spaces between the
words, everything I can think of....then I get a message that if I am trying to update my profile or get
back on the MU list, I will receive an email with instructions. That's good, except I never get the
email! I am soooo sorry my adorable little guy hit the wrong place on the screen and
unlisted me!
Anyway, I'm getting them the other way but would rather be back on the list, if there is any way you
can do it. Thanks for any help. And, if you are too busy with much more important things, just ignore
this. I will understand....really. : )
Never too busy for you, Lynda.
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Here’s a message for all of you past GVRD Day Campers...
From: Lori Pine
Hello!
I have attached the reunion flyer once again as it has a slight change. Our evening get together will
be on Friday instead of Saturday and at a house instead of church hall.
We are also hoping to receive donations for camper shirts and I included this on the form. $15 each.
We need approximately 30 and I have 10 sponsored so far.
We will be doing a "Day Camp" for a group of kids from GVRD. They will bring one of their camp
groups to us on Friday July 11 from 9 to 2:30. We may bring our own kids, grandkids, nieces,
nephews, neighbors, students,.. I just need a head count by July 1st so I have enough supplies. We
would love to have a group larger than 25. We are still in need of staff for July 11 especially for
nature, ozlid, drama, camp crafts, and knot tying, and we also need helpers to act as JC's.
I am having another shirt printed. It will either be burgundy or red (deciding this week). You may
special order any type of sweatshirt, and those always wanting XXL or larger this is your chance to
get in an order. I need sizes by Monday, June 23. Cost is approximately $15 for t-shirts, $18 for larger
than XL, and sweatshirts depend on type ordered.
Hope to see you at our reunion July 12!
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From: Glenn C Dyson ‘66
What am I chopped liver? I've lived in Texas now for more than 7 years. That being said, I find no
reason to like being here except that we have no state income taxes, the state is reliably
conservative, we execute criminals with some level of frequency, bad people always go to jail for a
very long time, the weather in N. Texas is somewhat pleasant, neither too hot or cold. Very few if any
tornados here, few hail storms and the occasional ice storm. The freeways are usually not jammed up
and we do not have Jerry Brown! (That is certainly a plus!) All of that being said, I like CA for the
weather, especially the Bay Area and the authentic Mexican Food. (What’s wrong with Tex-Mex?) I
like Oregon, for the rain and storms off the ocean. Other than that, you can keep all of the loonies, the
criminals, the liberals, the traffic jams, the high taxes, high unemployment, gun laws, and the
pervasive need to be politically correct. In Texas, you can still be most anything you want to be and
no one gives a s..t! I hope Ms. Brown and family enjoy Denton. I think that the issue of family aside,
they will certainly miss Oregon very, very much!
Well, Glenn, it wasn’t that I left you out intentionally but I only included MU readers from the
Big D area, mostly members of my class of ’62 that I know live there. I’m sure that there are
lots of other readers who also reside in the late great state of Tejas but I don’t know that for a
fact. Also I included Al Difuntorum who lives in San Antonio. I just wanted to give him a
“shout out” because of the Spurs.
There’s a few things I don’t miss about Texas: fire ants, cockroaches (big enough to carry
you off), scorpions, killer bees, rattlesnakes, water moccasins, and other various and sundry
things that go “bump in the night.” I wasn’t crazy about the Pachuco gangs that used to hang
around the San Antonio river either, except I understand that’s been all cleaned up and
sanitized for the touristas.
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From: Suzie Schmutz ‘59
I had to send this to you. Here are Jeri PopeKemmer and Sharon Condray-Gordon, VHS
class of 1959, having lunch in Missoula,
Idaho. Sharon stayed on to visit with Jeri at her
home in Salmon, Idaho and they continue on to
“Live, Love and Laugh” with a glass of wine !!!!
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From: Gary Baysmore
Harry: The short answer to your question at the end of the MU regarding Social Security and
Welfare, is that the wealthy in this country are not paying their fair share in taxes and have not for a
long time. If they had we would not be in the situation we are in. Things have gotten as bad as they
have over time not overnight and we just sat by and let it happen. It’s time to wake up.
Gary, here’s the data I found on the internet:
The top 10 percent of income earners paid 71 percent of all federal income taxes in
2010, though they earned only 45 percent of all income. The bottom 50 percent paid 2
percent of income taxes, but earned 12 percent of income.
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From: Frank Rose SV64
I'm sending this picture of the St. Basil's 8th grade basketball team in remembrance of Roger
Williams who passed away this week. Roger was a class guy all through school and afterward.
Good athlete...great person.
Bottom, L-R: Ray Denny, John Elizalde, Frank Rose, Dennis Smith, Harold Steinback, *Bill Reay,
Roger Williams Top, Byron Craighead, *Mike Buckner, Jim Lyon, *Coach Bud Smith, Tom Freitas,
Mike Zuppan, Steve Kilkenny *Deceased
...
From: Gloria Pontarolo-Taft ‘66
Hi Harry,
I have been thinking of you and Sally every day since I read in the MU that Sally was having her heart
valve mended. That darling lady has been through so many health issues and yet she is so sweet
and kind and always smiling with those gorgeous sparkling blue eyes! Life is just not fair sometimes.
Please give her my best wishes for a speedy recovery and let her know that many of us care about
her very much. She is in my prayers.
On a lighter note: my husband Frank '51, and I attended the Gathering of Vallejoans lunch at the
Black Bear Diner today. We sat with Jim Porterfield '55 and his sister Sylvia Porterfield-Ramsey '57.
Willis McJunkin '56 came over to say "hello" and the subject of the article that was in the Vallejo
Times Herald today came up (Solano Middle School mascot name change
from Chieftans to Titans). The article said, in short, that the school had followed similar steps as the
much publicized and controversial debate of the VHS Apaches name change.
Jim was wearing a red baseball hat with "VHS '55" on it and his red "Apaches" tee shirt. Willis said
that he thought the whole thing was ridiculous and felt that we will always be "Apaches." I took the
opportunity to tell them of the "Last Apache Scholarship" and that this year's recipient was Frankie
Arrostuto ‘14. I added that we hoped to have another scholarship next year and that we would
probably ask Apache alumni to donate, buy tee shirts or have some other means of collecting money
so that the Apache symbol and the Alumni of Vallejo Senior High School who graduated as Apaches
would not be forgotten.
Sylvia asked if I was on the committee this year and I answered that I was and that I would be
pleased to serve again next year. With that being said, Sylvia reached in her purse and gave me a
$20. bill towards the scholarship! And without a moment's hesitation, Jim took out his wallet and gave
me another $20. bill! Wow! Is that generous or what?! So now I have $40. for next year's Apache
Alumni Scholarship (or whatever you want to call it.) And I didn't even ask. Isn't that great?!!!
I would also like to mention that Walt Blackmon '56 bought everyone's lunch at the Gathering of
Vallejoans luncheon. Talk about generous! Thank you again Walt!
First of all, Gloria, thanks for the nice words about Sally. She (and I) appreciated them.
Secondly, GREAT SELLING JOB on the Scholarship.
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From: Al Farr ‘61
Hi Harry ... I've been down with two blown disks; one in my neck the other in my back. The low back
was surgically "corrected" a week ago and I'm still sore but getting over it. More problematic is the
one in my neck ... painful from the shoulder all the way to the right hand. Right hand is essentially
useless .. paralyzed the right three fingers and that side of the hand. Typing this one handed which is
a huge pain in the arse.
Switching medicare health plans as soon as allowed (Oct., takes effect on Jan 1st) as the one I have
is a compilation of incompetence, misinformation and incredibly stupid mistakes. I have to say the
surgery seems to have gone well, but to have to wait 4 months for it? But then a lot of Vets have it
much worse so maybe I should stop bitching.
I have high hopes of getting over these maladies in time to drift down there in the fall and enjoy
m'self.
Was REALLY glad to hear Sally was successfully mending; and you too before that. Jo Anne
(Richardson-Conley) too. Getting older is just so damn much fun.
Thanks for the message, Harry. I'll be in touch guy.
P.S. Progress on my book is at a snail's pace ... but is continuing.
I look forward to your visit, Al. Sally and I will be gone for 3 weeks beginning Oct. 2. We’re
heading back to Ashville, NC to visit our son and his family.
...
I read where Pope Francis came down hard on the Mafia in Italy, so I sent Carmela this heads
up so she can keep the Vallejo mob in check...
Carm: Let this be a warning to you:
During his homily at an outdoor Mass, Francis denounced the `ndrangheta for what he
called its `'adoration of evil and contempt for the common good. `'
`'Those who go down the evil path, as the Mafiosi do, are not in communion with God.
They are excommunicated," he warned.
From: Carmela Piccolo-Coakley ‘58
Now reallllly, El Greeko, have you ever heard of a "true" Italian Pope excommunicate a
Mafioso? And, you must have heard that God forgives all, including the Mafioso. What may seem
evil to one, may be a blessing to another. Most of those guys only torture, chop up or blow away their
own, or their competition, anyway.
You do know, we Italians wear Malocchio Horns around our neck! Those who wear the Horn are
protected from evil. If you happen to know any Mafioso, you will notice that under their shirt is a gold
horn. No matter what path they choose, "they" are at least protected. As long as they stay alert
anyway! Hahaha
Just like my papa use to say, Al Capone was a Robin Hood in his day. He took from the rich and
gave to the poor! So again... Evil or a Blessing?
When we were just babies, my mama would pin a Malocchio horn to our diaper! My
daughter, my grandkids and even Mike wear Malocchio Horns. And we even go to
communion! So we are blessed, as well!
Hey Harry... Ironically, Mike was in the movie, "The Godfather two". When he was living
in Tahoe, they were filming, and asked him to play a couple parts! hahaha... I guess he
looked a bit "on the evil side"! Ha
Hmmm... I had heard that Mike was wearing “horns” but who knew. So he was in
Godfather Two? I guess that explains why the movie flopped. Now Carmela, are
you telling me that the Mafia is an Italian Public Service organization? Don’t worry, sweetie, if
the Pope ex-communicates you, we’ll welcome you with open arms in the Greek Orthodox
church.
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From: Tami Post-Lamb ‘64
It’s that time of year :))) so sweet, beautiful I’m.
having coffee listening to Frank S. and Barbara
S. duet and a few other CD's, having fun :)) then
to work :))
Harry and Sally, A big wish for you guys and
prayers, keep healing and good thoughts and be
well. You have had plenty speed bumps, it’s
time to roll and have fun, even speeding :))).
Common Merganser in our cove
...
From: Kathy Thurman-Robin
Harry, I'm glad to hear that Sally is once again on the mend. Keep getting stronger, Sally, and be well
soon.
Thank you, Harry, I received the tee shirts. They're great. My two kids out here are thrilled to have
them. I'll mail one to my other daughter in Kansas tomorrow. I still think the school district people are
idiots.
I haven't keep up with the MU and today I looked at the 16th's because I wanted to find out how Sally
was doing. I was stunned when I read Tracy Johnson's note. Am I wrong or did our sweet Berta
Zachary leave us? She was truly a special person. My daughter, Becky, was her and Nancy
Noonan's student assistant at Vallejo Jr. High. She adored Roberta, who taught my baby girl a
lot. My love goes out to her family.
Well, I'm getting back to my sewing projects for Christmas gifts; mug rugs, soft art dolls, wine glass
coaster-identifiers, totes, aprons, and a smattering of other fun things to make. Yes, Linda,
(Tholmer-Anderson) I'm still wanting to make a real quilt. I'm starting small. The mug rugs are
free-hand quilted. :)
Kathy, Kathy, Kathy... what are we going to do with you? You need to check in and read the
MU a little more frequently. Yes, our beloved friend and classmate, Roberta Zachary-Johnson
left us over a year ago.
...
From: Bob Simmons-G
Hey long-time Friends. Just wanted to share this local radio interview.. Hope you can find it...
http://www.ustream.tv/search?q=ozcat
Bobby Simmons, who is married to my classmate Lee Bradley, is a terrific musician and a
great guy. Check out the interview to learn more about him and his music.
...
From Jan McCord-McCoy
Anchorage, Alaska
We've prayed for Sally in this latest health crisis, and hope that her recovery is smooth and swift from
here. You two really have endured and hopefully overcome some difficult health issues-- especially
of late. So sorry that you had to go through so much.
Love the idea of a collective 70th birthday party-- set for August
22. Feels like a bit of an endurance contest at this point, but then we
are some of the lucky ones. We'll be with you all in spirit. I don't think
anyone posted photos of our little gathering last November at the The
Sardine Can the last time we were visiting. Maybe I'll get a couple of
those photos to you in the next week or two. Here is one taken May 17
as Ron and I were arriving at a birthday party for a lovely lady-friend's
90th birthday party.
All is well in our little corner of beautiful Alaska-- that is, except that we are in the middle of one of
those adventurous total kitchen remodels! Pretty amazing how well you can get along with the sink at
the wet bar, an electric skillet, a hot plate, a crockpot and a waffle iron and a microwave.
We enjoyed our longest day of the year over the solstice, albeit it was a bit of a soggy one-- 19 hours,
21 minutes and 4 seconds of daylight here in Anchorage. But as of today we've already lost 12
seconds! Be well! That's an order!
Hey Jan! What do you mean you’ll be with us “in spirit” for the Seventieth Birthday Party?
Why don’t you and Ron come on down to the lower 48?
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From: Judy Cloud-Metcalf
It was so nice to see you and Sally on Saturday. It is remarkable to see just how healthy Sally looks
after all she has gone through. Our love and best wishes to her in the weeks to come....
Thanks for the grand tour of your Diavatis garden and orchards. You sure have one hella green
thumb!
When you are ready to see the colt and filly, give us a call and we will meet you at the barn. Looks
like Jimmie (Easter ’59) is selling one of his horses, My Wynema. She is a quarter horse, ran a few
races, now might be a barrel horse.
The tee-shirts are great.... And thank you again for the home made pickles....someone very special
must have given you the wonderful recipe! ; )
As a matter of fact the recipe did come from a very special friend... her initials are JCM.
...
The Apache Review of Arts
. . . Some things are relative...
By John Parks
… AND COME WITH BRAGGING RIGHTS TOO! ---- Meet Cris and
Carol's oldest grandchild, Christine Parks. She was number one in her
graduating class and just gave the Valedictory Speech at her high
school in Medford, Oregon. She also excels in piano and ballet. She'll
attend BYU.
She took this “first selfie of the graduating class” during
her speech.
For MU readers in the Spokane area, Max Axtel is my cousin Mary's
grandson. His MVP recognition is for his high school DISTRICT. He's
a sprinter who runs four events. (Immodestly, I'm reminded of my own
personal 8th grade success in the 440 running as a Papoose for VJHS
– and being the only white guy on the 440 relay team.) Max will be on
Washington State's track team next year.
LINDA RICH ---- Thank you very much for responding to my inquiry about
seeing Painted Buntings! Interesting and much appreciated!
MARGE SHALLENBURGER ---- was a wonderful person and very good friend to my mother. It
seems she is the very last of our parents' generation in the Vallejo Ward to pass on. I think all six
of her kids graduated from VHS --- which raises the question, "What family had the most siblings
graduate from VHS?" (And Saints too?) Any nominations?
POSSIBILITIES ---Today I drove past a house
we almost bought and heard
through the open window music
made by some other family.
We don't make music ourselves, in fact
we define our differences
by what we listen to.
And what we mean by family
has changed since then
as we grew larger then smaller again
in ways we knew would happen
and yet didn't expect.
Each choice is a winnowing,
and sometimes at night I hear
all the possibilities creak open
and shut like screen doors
in the wind,
making an almost musical
accompaniment
to what I know
of love and history.
“Possibilities" by
Linda Pastan
AS A REWARD ---- for reading a poem here's a
nostalgic visual memory for you!
NOW FOR YOU: HAIKU! ---- Enjoy, too.
Breathe in, breathe out.
Forget this and attaining enlightenment will
Be the least of your problems.
The Bible says, love your neighbor as yourself.
The Buddha says there is no self.
Sooo, maybe you're off the hook.
CHEESY NAME ---- There was an interesting story recently on NPR about the Cowgirl Creamery that
makes craft cheeses out near Point Reyes Station (where the wind only stops to let in the fog). By a
fortuitous accident of bacteria and mites acting on a cheese wheel, which occurred because of an
Englishman's visit, the Cowgirls created a new cheese that's been well-received. It's called “Red
Hawk”. BTW, what are the people who pressured Vallejo's school board to change the VHS mascot
now doing to petition the U.S. Army to drop the name “Apache” from its ferocious attack helicopter
human killing machine?
TAKE THE KEY. ---- Another story related to modern pop music. Researchers did some good
analysis to identify songs that are most likely to get people up on the dance floor – or at least
moving. You can probably think of better examples, but the first one they offered was “Happy” by
Farrell, and the older one was “I Got A Woman” by Ray Charles. Turns out the commonality in such
songs is that their beats / rhythms are not complex, nor too predictably simple. They contain
hesitations / skips that your body, almost irresistibly, wants to fill in with movement. This held true for
all genres of music. So, all you song-writers out there in M-U land, you now have one of the keys for
creating a smash hit. “Get crackin'!” (Pretty good title, eh?)
ON A PRETTY SPRING DAY HERE ---- a friend and I visited Ferry Farm which was home to George
Washington from about ages four to eighteen.
The now-long-gone house sat on a rise above the Rappahannock River, near the road going down to
the ferry for travelers to Fredericksburg. (Foundation stones, now outlined on the surface, have been
found for the home.)
They loan you an I-pad that narrates
the facts about the family and farm at
nine stops, one of which is an active
archeological dig with students from
several universities. A summary
pointed out how important the
adjacency to an urban center was to
Washington's development. Town
fathers modeled for him the skills and
manners so vital to his later social and
political ascendency. One of these was
social dance, so he paid for his own
dance lessons in Fredericksburg.
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We ate lunch in town at La Petite Auberge, a real nice
restaurant with prices lower than those in the DC area.
ZZ IS TOPS ---- A couple weeks ago the Mezzeras
came to town to meet their new granddaughter,
Francesca. (Both dad and mom have a double Z in
their surnames so the baby has a big lavender “ZZ” on
the end of her crib.) Dave and Helen treated us all to
lunch at Wagshal's Deli near the home of son Vince and
his wife, Carmen.
Later the new parents us all to a neat little custom place,
“Canadian Sweets and Treats Bakery and Cafe”, for desserts.
Some of the interesting offerings here are:
Nanaimo Bars
Matrimonial Date Bars
Molassas (note their Canadian spelling) Ginger Cookies
Maple Sugar Meringues
Quebec Sugar Pie
Hockey Puck Cake
GOT ICE CREAM? ---- Do you have an ice cream truck that
visits in your neighborhood? I do, and the driver always stops in the level area at the bottom of the
hill in front of my little townhouse. He's originally from Guinea and is one of the most cheerful fellows
I've ever encountered; it's no wonder he's made a living with his small business on the same route for
20 years now. I indulge in one of his ice cream novelties once or twice each summer. I got an almond
bar the other day and asked him why the truck is playing a different song this year instead of the “The
Entertainer” that he's used since 1994. (The new song is one he'd best not sing along with, at least in
English: “La Cucarocha”.) Turns out there is a company that creates and sells music custom
designed for ice cream trucks (“Who knew”, eh?) and they no longer carry The Entertainer to replace
his “worn-out” version.
IN THE HEART OF ---- downtown Alexandria on
King Street sits this classic single-screen theater,
constructed in 1914, which was still showing
movies until a year ago. It's now been turned into a
small venue for live acts – similar to the State
Theater in nearby Falls Church. The balcony area
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was transformed into a nice eating / dancing area where buffet meals are available.
I went to see Jerry Katz and Chris Ryan put on a singing
musical show here called “Broadway Buffet” which was a
revue with them performing, count them, 31 songs from
Broadway shows, starting with one from “Little Johnny
Jones” in 1904 and continuing up to the last one from “The
Jersey Boys” in 2005. The good sound system handled
the recorded instrumental backing music very well.
MOVIETONE NEWS ---- Here's another movie I found engrossing and
liked a lot. Major portions are set at an upscale private school similar
to two where my daughter Cathleen taught fifth grade (Potomac
School and Norfolk Academy). The man teaches writing and the
woman teaches painting. While dealing with their own personal
challenges they bring out the best in their students through the rivalry
of their respective perspectives on what's more valuable.
Recommended.
WHO ARE THESE HAPPY PEOPLE? ---Send me the correct answer for a chance to win a
fabulous prize from the ARA!
THE SONG OF THE WEEK IS ---- Mr. Melody Samba by Natalie Cole. Enjoy it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_HLnL_LYzk
Taste tester for dude food ,
John
[email protected]
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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… Tami Post-Lamb ‘64
…for the hims… Anonymous
Five Deadly Terms Used by a Woman
1) FINE: this is the word women use to end an
argument when she knows she is right and you
need to shut up.
2) 2) NOTHING: menas something and you need to
be worried.
3) GO AHEAD: this is a dare, not permission. Do not
do it.
4) WHATEVER: A woman’s way of saying “screw
you.”
5) THAT’S OKAY: She is thinking long and hard on
how and when you will pay for your mistake.
BONUS WORD: WOW! This is not a compliment.
She’s amazed that one person can be so stupid.
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“Who you callin’
an Old Geezer?!”
This feature will appear in large font to make it easier for
some of you to read.
On one particular Sunday, a priest decided to do something a little different.
He said “Today, in church, I am going to say a single word and you are going to help
me preach... Whatever single word I say, I want you to sing whatever Hymn that comes
to your mind – “ The pastor shouted out “CROSS.
Immediately the congregation started singing in unison, “The old rugged cross...”
The pastor hollered out “GRACE.”
The congregation began too sing “Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound...”
The pastor said “POWER.”
The congregation sang “There is power in the blood...”
The Pastor said “SEX.”
The congregation fell into total silence.
Everyone was in shock. They all nervously began to look around at each other afraid to
say anything.
Then all of a sudden, way from in the back of the church, a little old 87 year old
grandmother stood up and began to sing “MEMORIES...”
Submitted by Dan Kaiser ‘63
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On the Sidelines
The latest news on athletes with Vallejo roots
CC Sabathia ‘98 (3-4) will probably need another six weeks to return from his knee
problem, reports the New York Daily News. Sabathia threw off a mound last Monday
for the first time and threw another bullpen session on Wednesday.
Having already missed more than five weeks, "Sabathia must build his arm back up while making
sure his knee is healthy," the report said. Sabathia said he aims to beat the team's timetable. And it
appears that he just might do that. Here’s the latest news: Sabathia threw a 36-pitch bullpen session
Saturday and threw live BP yesterday. The Yankees are targeting next Saturday for Sabathia to return
to game action.
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Jeff Gordon started in the 15th position for the
Toyota/SaveMart 350(k) at Sears Point
Raceway yesterday. At the half-way point of
the 110 lap race, Jeff was in 4th place. With 12
laps to go Jeff slipped into second and hung on to finish in
second place by a scant .591 seconds He increased his hold
on the top spot in points for The Chase and now has a lead of
20 over teammate Jimmie Johnson., .
Next week Quaker State 400 at the Kentucky Speedway.
Billy Gordon ‘64 (Jeff’s dad)
was in the pit for the race. He
said that Jeff felt that he could
have won the race if he hadn’t
made a couple of mistakes
late in the game. I talked to
billy a couple hours after the
race had ended and they
were still partying at the
Raceway rather than fight the
traffic on Sears Point Road.
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Augie Garrido ’56, and his Texas Longhorns were still alive in the College World Series after an
opening round 3-1 loss against UC Irvine Anteaters. Fortunately for the Longhorns the CWS is a
double elimination tournament and the Longhorns beat Louisville 4-1 to stay alive. They had to play
UCI again and this time Texas gained a measure of revenge when they beat the Anteaters 1-0 last
Wednesday. On Friday the Longhorns played the highly regarded Vanderbilt Commodores. Texas
took a 4-0 lead after two innings and hung on the rest of the way for the win.
That was the good news... the bad news is that because it’s a double elimination tournament they
had to beat the tough Commodores twice in a row and played Saturday to see who would advance. It
was a “nail biter” and through nine innings the score was knotted at 3 to 3 sending them into extra
innings. With two outs in the bottom of the tenth, Vandy scored to win the game. What a heartbreaker.
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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
Youth in Time
We saw "Edge of Tomorrow" with Tom Cruise at the Palladio Theater in
Folsom recently. While mid-way through the movie, I needed to use the
bathroom. Feeling good, I did a controlled spring out of my seat and
slandered down the steps, surprised by my energy. Needing to get back
quickly to not loose much of the plot, my steps were quickening. Then
upon returning on the carpet in the hallway, my feet were flying. Not just
quick stepping, not just running, but sprinting. Flying to the corner, still no
one around, my arms splayed out straight, my body twisted around the
corner, again laying on the speed for the next 40 feet to the door
and squeezed through the opening quickly, just enough to let me in for the
next sprint up the ramp. My feet slowed at the top, quietly padding on
carpet to the "big picture" playing. Feeling flush with the sprint, my body
easily bounded up the six stairs in the dim light to the row of seats where
Gina sat. There, I turned my sideways position for a controlled set down
facing the screen, crossed my legs and resumed watching the
movie. Thinking about that sprint, breathing controlled through my nose, a
smile slowly formed; momentarily contemplating less about the plot of the
movie, and more about enjoying a moment of youthful spirit.
... Ron Collins ‘60
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Postcard
Pals
From: Kathy Driscoll -Ottarson ‘61
Hi Harry, I'm not usually too great a photographer
but these pictures of the sun setting at
Steamboat Rock State Park in eastern
Washington turned out quite well. My husband
and I and friends spent 5 days camping there in
our RV's last week hoping for lots of
sunshine. But that didn't happen, the sun only
came out in time to set, but the color was
breathtaking.
Our first night was clear with the full
moon rising over Banks Lake.
My daughter and her family joined us for the weekend.
It rained off and on but we did get a beautiful double
rainbow, but only one showed up in the picture. One may
have been too pale for the camera to pick up the color.
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One of the best ways to feed a hungry group breakfast , there were 10 of us, is the "Ziploc
Omelets". We set out all the ingredients everyone selected what they liked in there omelets and
smooshed in a couple of eggs with it in the ziploc bag and threw the bags in a pot of boiling water and
13 min later perfect yummy omelets.
Lovely pictures, Kathy... good job. Hmmm... boiled omelets? I don’t know about that. I like
mine fried in butter, but I just might try your method some day.
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A Stroll Down History Lane…
A place to share your memories…
before they disappear forever.
From: Jim Pappakostas ‘56
Harry, thanks for the exceptional product you
produce for us weekly which not only takes time
and planning, but requires a unique talent and skill to
take the past and make it fresh and interesting
again. I do read it every week and l appreciate how
you graciously, humorously, and tactfully present stories of the wonderful people who once called
Vallejo their home. And some still do.
Next, I also wish you and Sally
continued fight, faith, and the endurance
to overcome and conquer all the health
issues life continues to throw at you.
You two are engineered to amaze. (I
heard that somewhere.)
My wife was going through some old
boxes with family photos that were
stored in our old family home basement
on Sacramento Street. She found this
article from 1955 and I thought it would
be fun to submit it. So here we are as
eleventh graders, some of us only 16
years old, mingling with the Jaycee
crowd who were on the same campus.
All these guys went on to successful
careers, even legendary.
Hey Jimmie, look how Willis has his
shirt collar turned up in typical
“hood” fashion. LOL. Keep digging
through those boxes and send us
some more stuff. Best to Marge...
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News from the Sick Bay
As Sally and I checked out of Kaiser Vacaville we had to go by the pharmacy
for more drugs. While there we ran into our friend Jo Anne Richardson-Conley
’61 who had just had a pace maker installed the day before. She’s had a really
rough go of it but now, hopefully, it’s over and her health will improve. Get
better soon, Jo Anne.
From: Patricia Dennis HH63
Just want you to know that I will keep Sally in my prayers. She's such a Special Lady!
From: Charlie Spooner ‘60
I hope this message finds Sally safely at home and recovering under your expert care. What a gallant
lady! All of our love and best wishes to both of you.
I laughed at your comparative pictures of the Young Stud and the Old Dud. Young Stud: yeah! Old
Dud: not so much. You are way to lively to be an Old Dud.
Thanks, Chas, but tell that to my knees and back. LOL.
From: Keith Kjar ‘64
Hi Harry, I hope Sally is recuperating as expected. Keep up the terrific work.
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From: Kay Ashlock Lewis ‘61
Harry, I am doing just fine - thanks for asking. Hopefully Sally is now back home and recovering. I
can certainly sympathize with her since I was under “house arrest” for 3 weeks and I was given
morphine while in the hospital. I thought some of the staff was trying to kill me. I think I watch too
many of the forensic shows on TV.
I have been going to a respiratory therapy class twice a week in Petaluma. They
are teaching me how to breathe more efficiently for different types of activities –
which so far has been a great class. I am on oxygen most of the time – my goal
is to get off oxygen. I have had COPD for over 24 years – but haven’t been on
oxygen. My last trip to the hospital I was diagnosed with bilateral pulmonary
embolism (blood clots in the lungs). I was extremely lucky they discovered the
blood clots. They performed a routine CT checking on the nodules in my lungs
to see if they had grown, and discovered the blood clots.
SMOKING WAS SO COOL IN THE 60’S
I’m glad you’re doing better, Kay.
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From: John Lammon
Harry,
About 7 weeks ago Ann and I returned home from a 10-day
Caribbean cruise. On this cruise we both got sick, but we
based that on the fact the cruise seemed to be a Geriatric
cruise since the average age for the passengers was 60yrs or older. I developed severe coughing and sneezing
which ultimately caused me severe chest pain. I thought I
had caused a return of my Cancer. When we got home I
made an appointment with my Oncologist. My Oncologist
told me that my blood markers were fine, but that I did have
two new lesions. She put me on a weekly blood draw and
scheduled me for an appointment for today to go over any
new results.
When I think of John Lammon, I’m
always reminded of a time back in
1975 when I produced a dinner
theatre production of the thriller
Wait Until Dark at the old Terry’s
Restaurant on Magazine St. At the
time, John was a police officer
with the VPD and a bunch of them
had reserved a table to see the
play. For those of you who are not
familiar with the play it deals with
a blind girl who is being terrorized
by a couple of thugs. They have
Well, I had my appointment today and as I feared my
her trapped in her apartment and
Cancer had returned. My Oncologist told me that the blood have secured the door with a
markers had caught up to the Myeloma. Good news is that
chain so that she cannot escape.
I begin a new course of treatment this Friday. I am going
Of course, in the nick of time the
on an injection of Velcade weekly as well as Decadron also
police arrive and kick in the door
weekly. There will be no more bone marrow transplants as
thus rescuing the girl. When the
the last one nearly killed me, literally. So the new
actors playing the cops showed
treatment begins and I will be monitored to see how well I
up and kicked in the door (that we
accept the new treatment. Hopefully, it will extend my life
had rigged to come off its hinges)
for however long and I will continue to spit in the devil's
Lammon, Gene Peach and the rest
face. Let's see what time will tell.
of the cops in the audience went
nuts, screaming and yelling
I told you that between me and my wife and you and your
“Yeah!... Go get ‘em” etc. You’d
wife we will keep the medical industry moving.
think they were making the bust!
LOL.
John, can’t tell you how sorry Sally and I were to receive your note. We both wish you
success on your new course of treatment and pray for the best for you and Ann.
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Judy Cloud-Metcalf came by the house on
Saturday and we had a nice little chat.
Seems as if she’s going through some
health issues, too, but she’s a trooper and
going to
handle
it okay.
I showed her my backyard garden and she was properly
impressed. In fact she thought I should take a picture and
put it in the MU... here’s a couple of pics...
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Last week John Parks, in his column showed a photo of some Vallejo apricots... well, here’s a
pic of the Fairfield ‘cots on my tree.
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This week’s Newbies
From: Linda Wallace-Orr-Misita ‘61
Hi Harry, will you please add Katie Stout-Jacks '60 to the mailing list for the MU. Hope all is well with
you and Sally.
This week we also welcome Judi Zapf-Kennedy ’60, Larry Poyser ’64, and Madeleine Borges
‘70 to the Monday Update,
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In Memoriam
From: Kay Ashlock-Lewis ‘61
Sad News – Bernard (Bernie) Jankiewicz VHS 1959 passed away Friday morning (June 13) of
cancer. He was diagnosed 8 or 9 years ago and given 6-18 months to live at that time. Bernie fought
a long hard battle. He always wanted to make it to 60 years old since none of the male members in
his family lived that long. His brother Bob died over 30 years ago of cancer. I play bridge with his
wife Judy.
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Bernard 'Bernie' John Jankiewicz Jr. ‘59
October 22, 1941- June 13, 2014
Bernard "Bernie" John Jankiewicz, Jr. passed away June
13 at the age of 72, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He
was surrounded by his loving family. He was born Oct.
22, 1941, in Vallejo, California, to Bernard and Wanda
Jankiewicz, where he graduated from Vallejo High School
in 1959. Bernie joined the U.S. Army with his best friend,
Ken Elsdon, in September 1959, and then went to finance
school at Fort Ord.
Bernie transferred to Kitzingen Germany 703 RD
ordinance battalion and from there traveled to Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Austria and Switzerland.
He was in Copenhagen the day the Berlin Wall went up. After proudly serving for two and a half
years, he came back home to Vallejo, where he enrolled at Vallejo Junior College. He worked at C &
H Sugar while going to school and in 1963, he went to work for Lucky stores. In 1968, he left Lucky
and went to work for Pacific Indoor Advertising. He worked there until his retirement in 1996. Bernie
was an inspiration to many, retiring early and enjoying life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Wanda Jankiewicz; his brother, Robert; and
his sister, Janet. He is survived by his loving wife, Judy; daughters Sheri Conway of Fairfield, Janet
(Mike) Vautrin of Napa, Susan Friton of Napa and Karen Pajak of Napa. Also surviving him are seven
grandchildren: Tana, Sydney, Jolee, Heather, Jeremy, Kyle and Liam. He is also survived by many
nieces and nephews.
Bernie's hobbies included travel, golf, bocce ball and collecting colorful tennis shoes with watches to
match.
He was very outgoing and so full of life. He enjoyed every moment, and he never met a stranger.
Bernie made friends wherever he went and will always be remembered as the life of the party. He
took annual golf trips with former work friends and enjoyed golf with many local friends over the
years.
He would like to thank all of his friends for the laughs, beers, wine and one too many cigars. Bernie's
family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Ronald Julis and staff, Dr. Paul Dugan and staff, and Dr.
Tom Hildreth and staff for all of the years of wonderful care. The family would also like to thank
Hospice for their care and comfort in Bernie's last days.
At his request, there will be no services. He was fortunate and grateful to have family and friends,
from all over the country, visit him while he was still living.
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Our condolences to Sharon and Robert and the rest of the Shallenberger clan.
Margie Shallenberger Rose
March 13, 1926 - June 11, 2014
Margie June Quarles Shallenberger Rose, (88) passed peacefully from this
world at 12:10 pm in her home on Wednesday, June 11th, surrounded by her
loving children in Orem, Utah.
The oldest of nine children, she was born in Wakita, Oklahoma on May 13,
1926, to John Robert and Ethel Margaret Quarles. Margie had a strong
passion for three things in this world – Family, Faith and Country. She was a
faithful member of the LDS Church and spent many of her years supporting
neighbors and friends. Most who have shared Margie’s company seem quite
taken by her unyielding sense of optimism with the world and things around
her. She was a “half-glass-full” kind of gal. She loved gardening (especially
roses), painting, dancing, singing, poetry, storytelling and music. She was
known for her laughter, charity and kindness, and faithful obedient nature. Margie was also a source
of wisdom and comfort to all who knew her.
Margie was raised in Las Animas, CO, and raised her family in Vallejo and Antioch, California. She
spent the last 20 years of her life in Orem, UT in her beloved 100 year old home. She married Harvey
Rhea Shallenberger on September 30, 1944. She also married Glen Rose. Margie is survived by her
6 siblings and her 6 children: Sharon (Rob) Cocanour (Sparks, NV), Robert Shallenberger (Napa,
CA), Steven (Roxanne) Shallenberger (Orem, UT), Sandra (Tommy) Stewart (Provo, UT), Laurie
Shallenberger (Provo, UT), and Donald (Desiree) Shallenberger (Elk Ridge, UT). Margie had 28
grandchildren, 30.5 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
The Funeral service was held June 17th, in the Orem 8th Ward Chapel.
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Roger Paul Williams SV64
Feb. 12, 1946 - June 16, 2014
Roger Paul Williams passed away peacefully at the home of his best friend
Jacqueline Williams on Monday, June 16. He was 68.
Roger was born February 12, 1946, at St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco.
He was raised in Vallejo where he attended St. Basil's Elementary School and
St. Vincent's High School. Roger had a lifelong passion for sports, especially
basketball, which he played from high school onward. He attended Solano
Junior College, later earning a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education from
Humboldt State University.
He lived in Vallejo for the duration of his life and taught at Highland
Elementary School, and subsequently worked for Pacific Bell and AT&T. He
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was a wonderful father and great friend to many who will miss his everyday presence and most of all,
his sense of humor.
He is survived by his three children, Heidi and Aaron Williams, and Ren‚ Johnson, as well as his
grand children, Brandon Foehr, Danielle Devlin, Jacquie Foehr, Brendan Foy, and Emmet Foy, as well
as six great grandchildren.
No services were listed.
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Phyllis F. Bertoncini ‘45
Oct. 2, 1927 - June 17, 2014
Phyllis passed away peacefully on June 17, due to complications. Phyllis was
born in Duluth, MN. to Wolmar and Edla Nieminen. Phyllis graduated from
Vallejo High School in 1945 and retired from Mare Island in 1978. She enjoyed
attending functions at the Vallejo Elks lodge, Post 550, and the Vallejo Moose
lodge.
Phyllis is survived by her husband, Elmer Bertoncini ‘40 of Fairfield, and five
children, Dave Bertoncini ‘67 of Sun City West, AZ, Larry Bertoncini ‘67 of
Benicia, Laurel Bertoncini ‘60 of Mill Valley, Thomas Laflamme of Seattle, WA
and Andre Laflamme of Gig Harbor, WA.
Her family and friends will miss her dearly. Phyllis was loved by all that knew her. Please come
celebrate her life with friends and family on Tuesday, July 1 at the Vallejo Elks Lodge from 4 to 7 p.m.
If you would like bring Hors d’ oeuvres
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Many of our readers will be
interested to know that Ray
Syufy Jr. passed away earlier
this year. It was his father, Ray
senior, who built his first
theatre in Vallejo in 1941 The El
Rey, was Suyfy’s 4th theatre in
Vallejo and opened in 1949.
The first Century theater was
the Century 21 in San Jose,
California, which opened in
1963.
The obit states that Ray Jr.
opened his first theater in
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Vallejo at age 23 which would have been in 1961. This must be and error because there were
no movie theaters in Vallejo other than the El Rey. Can any of you readers shed any light on
this?
Just as many of you did, I saw many movies at the El Rey, but I particularly remember seeing
Psycho and being scared to death and many years later experiencing more hair-raising fear
with Jaws. Ahhh, memories...
Raymond Syufy
1938-March 31, 2014
Raymond Syufy, owner of the Century Theatres chain, died March 31 in Sausalito, Calif., of
complications from lymphoma. He was 76.
“He was pretty much the last of his breed,” said Jeff Blake, president of Sony Pictures Releasing. “He
had a vision of the theater business and went out and created something unique. It’s a familyoperated company, so at least Ray’s legacy will live on virtually unchanged.”
Syufy, born in Sacramento and raised in Berkeley, opened his first theater in Vallejo, Calif., at the age
of 23. Century, among the top 20 domestic chains, now operates 425 screens in five states.
An aggressive, combative businessman, Syufy’s career was dotted with head-to-head confrontations
with rival exhibs and majors who he felt were denying him product. He won most of the battles that he
fought against such industry practices as blind bidding and product allocations.
Syufy was the only child of Lebanese immigrants. He grew up in Berkeley and worked at his parents'
corner grocery store. After graduating from St. Mary's College in Moraga, he attended Boalt Hall
School of Law in Berkeley. While in law school, he worked nights at a local movie theater.
Syufy is survived by his wife of 33 years, Marcia; his seven children, Paula Mederios, Raymond W.,
Linda Moscone, Elizabeth Kelley, Joseph, Victoria and Michelle; and seven grandchildren.
.
The family requests that donations be made to the Variety Club of Northern California or the
Leukemia Society of America.
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The Last Word…
Who remembers the lyrics to This Old House by Rosemary Clooney? It soared to #1 in 1954. I
was only nine years old, and although I liked the song I had no idea of the real meaning
behind it. I, literally, thought it was about a house falling apart. Now that I’m falling apart I
finally understand that the song is merely a metaphor for an old dying man.
This old house once knew his children
This old house once knew his wife
This old house was home and comfort
As they fought the storms of life
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This old house once rang with laughter
This old house heard many shouts
Now he trembles in the darkness
When the lightnin' walks about
Chorus:
Ain't gonna need this house no longer
Ain't gonna need this house no more
Ain't got time to fix the shingles
Ain't got time to fix the floor
Ain't got time to oil the hinges
Nor to mend the windowpane
Ain't gonna need this house no longer
He's a gettin' ready to meet the saints
This old house is a gettin' shaky
This old house is a gettin' old
This old house lets in the rain
This old house lets in the cold
Oh, his knees are a gettin' chilly
But he feels no fear or pain
'Cause he sees an angel peekin'
Through a broken windowpane
Chorus:
This old house is afraid of thunder
This old house is afraid of storms
This old house just groans and trembles
When the night wind flings its arms
This old house is gettin' feeble
This old house is needin' paint
Just like him it's tuckered out
But he's a gettin' ready to meet the saints
Chorus
Okay, there’s one thing I need to know... why do I have to meet the “Saints?” I’d rather meet
the “Apaches.” LOL.
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My Thompson seedless grapes are only about 75% ripe but I’m starting to eat them anyway.
It’s the only way I can get my share before those lousy Scrub Jays eat them all. My apricot
tree is loaded so I’ve decided that I’m going to dehydrate what I don’t eat or give away. The
only thing I dried last season with my new dehydrator was hot peppers and then I ground
them up to add spice to soups, marinades, salsa etc. Maybe I’ll do a few peaches too.
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...
A little birdie told me that friend and classmate, Pauline Dennis-Bunter and a “friend” went up
the coast to Mendocino to spend a few days at the Little River Inn. Hmmm... can’t wait to hear
all about it.
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All of the famous commentators/entertainers had a special sign off that they would use at the
end of each broadcast.
Bill Beutel: "Good night, good luck, and be well.”
Roger Grimsby: "Hoping your news is good news.”
Edward R. Murrow: "Good night, and good luck."
Walter Cronkite: "And that's the way it is."
Sandra Bookman: ”Thanks for staying up with us."
Hugh Downs: "We're in touch, so you'll be in touch."
Dennis Miller: "That's the news and I am outta here!"
Red Skelton: "Good night, and may God bless."
Jimmy Durante: "Good night, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are."
Paul Harvey: “Good day!"
Bob Hope: “Thanks for the memories.”
So, it seems that in order to remain relevant, I need a special sign off... How ‘bout:
“Monday news is all the news you need to know.”
“Remembering Vallejo when it was worth remembering...”
“Once an Apache, always an Apache.”
“Saints, Apaches, Spartans... we all da same.” (Naw, sounds too much like Juan Caducio.)
“The Monday Update is your cure for the Monday Blues...”
“Thanks for starting your Monday with me...”
I dunno... anyone have any suggestions. Meanwhile Happy trails to you, until we meet again...
Hmmm... sounds familiar doesn’t it. 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
July 11, 2014
GVRD Day Camp Reunion
Place
Lake Frisbie
Time
TBA
VHS/HHS Combined Class of ’64 – 50 Year Reunion
Aug. 8, 2014 Golf Get Together
Blue Rock GC (West)
Aug. 8, 2014 Friday Night Social (No Host)
Characters Saloon
Aug. 9, 2014 Reunion Dinner/Dance
USA Classics Museum – Vallejo
Aug. 10, 2014 Picnic in the Park
Blue Rock Springs
10 a.m.
TBA
TBA
TBA
Aug. 22, 2014 VHS ’58 Pot Luck Picnic
Blue Rock Springs
TBA
Aug. 22, 2014 VHS ’62 “ 70th Birthday Party
Green Valley CC
5 p.m.
Sept. 12, 2014 DelRosario Memorial Golf Tourn.
Blue Rock Springs West
12:30 p.m.
VHS Class of ’54 – 60 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.
VHS Class of ’74 – 40 Year Reunion
Sept. 27, 2014 Reunion dinner
Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant – Vallejo
Oct. 4, 2014
VHS Class of ’59 – 55 Year Reunion
Reunion Dinner
Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant – Vallejo
6 p.m.
TBA
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Public Service Announcement
To donate to Jaycie Bertuzzi’s Memorial Scholarship, make your check out to SP/SV and mail
it to:
St. Patricks/St. Vincents High School
Att: Jaycie Bertuzzi Memorial Scholarship
1500 Benicia Road
Vallejo, CA 94591
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GVRD DAY CAMP REUNION
From: Lori Pine-G
Hello Day Campers!
Since no one previously objected to the date we went with July 12 for the reunion. See attached flyer.
Unfortunately, we were unable to get the spot we have had the last several years so we took about
the only one available which is on the island at Lake Frisbee. I believe it's in full sun and has lots of
ducks, so Marilyn and I have discussed sending someone early and possibly getting one of the public
areas near our normal site. We do have the Lake Frisbee site reserved. Anyone have EZ ups for
shade?
Our GVRD camp is scheduled for Friday, July 11 and for that we have a large area reserved. It is
approximately just above where the concession stand and ferris wheel once were. We are still in
need of staff, JCs, and leaders. We have myself, Marilyn Roop, Ro DeVille, Sue Paden, and Annette
Isaacson. Who else?? Someone for nature, camp crafts, some type of sport to take the place of
archery, lead circles games,....I would like to have the staff in place by June 20 so we have a few
weeks to dial in the day's schedule.
I will also be printing another batch of shirts. This one will commemorate the camp we are running for
GVRD. We decided on calling it Camp Treillond to not mix it up with the other "Day Camps" that
GVRD may have because as we all know, our camp was and is the ONE AND ONLY! The shirt will
also have the year 2014. I am thinking of red which we have not had and mainly so our campers will
show up throughout the park but I am open to other ideas. We are looking for a quote as well.
NOW...the grand idea my staff had was to offer each GVRD camper a free shirt which would be paid
for by one of us. Cost would be approximately $15. Please let me know if you are willing to be a
sponsor. Anyone may order a shirt for themselves and I am taking special orders for sweatshirts.
Hats are also available to be embroidered if I have 12 or more.
Finally, a couple new Day Campers found after much searching: Margaret Carver and Shon Dickson.
Looking forward to seeing you,
Lori Pine
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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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SAVE THE DATE
VHS CLASS OF 1959
IS CELEBRATING ITS
55 YEAR REUNION
OCTOBER 4, 2014
ZIO FRAEDO’S
DETAILS and INVITATION TO FOLLOW
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Hogan-Vallejo Combined Classes of 1964
Fifty Year Reunion
August 8, 9 and 10, 2014
Friday, August 8th – Golf Get Together
Blue Rock Springs GC (West) @ 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $70.00 (Includes green fees, cart and tee prizes)
Format: Scramble. (Let organizers know if you have a grudge match and they will set it
up) RSVP about your foursomes.
Contacts:
Gary Vaaler
Lynn Ancheta
Vince Pellegrini
[email protected]
707-451-4883/330-3075 (cell)
[email protected] 707-648-1663
[email protected]
707-704-8984
Friday, August 8th – Friday Night Social (No Host)
Characters Saloon
315 Tennessee St., Vallejo
Cost: $6 per person. To provide appetizers
Saturday, August 9th – Reunion Dinner/Dance
USA World Classics Event Center
525 Sonoma Blvd., Vallejo
Cost: $60
Sunday, August 10th – Picnic in the Park
Blue Rock Springs Cost: $6 per person “ minor children or grandchildren free “ cost
covers BBQ hamburgers and hot dogs, as well as soft drinks and water. We’d love to
have any side dishes that you might want to bring. (There may be a parking fee for non
“Vallejo residents of about $5 “6. No dogs allowed in Vallejo parks.)
Lodging
Please let us know if you will need lodging accommodations and, if so, for how many nights and
people. We are trying to secure discounted rooms.
Email contact: [email protected]
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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
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
[email protected]
Addington
Addison
Allen
Ambrose
Andrews
Annoni
Aranas
Aranas
Axtell
Bailey
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
Beverly
Reid
Barbara J.
Judith
Charles
Dyanne
Jennie
Jerry
Barbara
Helen
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
Gibson
Gibson
Gilbert
Gilmer
Gordon
Gracy
Graham
Gray
Gustafik
Harris
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
Judith
Roberta
Jacqueline
Erma
Bert
Samuel
Adrian
George
William
Lillie
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
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Peck
Pereira
Perruchon
Petersen
Petrillo
Pflueger Jr.
Phenix-Turnage
Piccolo
Pollard
Pratt
Puebla
Quick
Quigley
Radetich
Rapisarda
Raty
Ray
Rayfield
Regan
Richardson Jr.
Richmond
Richwine
Riedle
Robbins
Robinson
Rogers
Rollman
Rose Jr.
Rosoff
Ross
Ruffato
Rumans
Rutz
Sage
Salisbury
Sampson
Schock
Selby
Shanklin
Sherseth
Shorey
Shrum
Jane
Raquel
Gloria
Nancy
Anthony
Albert
Norma
Carmelo
Arthur
Aundria
Martin
Patricia
Fred
Nancy
Joan
Barbara
Frances
Otto
Richard
Thomas
Paul
Dorothy
Barbara
Rochelle
Charles
Richard
Jeffrey
Joseph
Abraham
Stuart
Richard
Robert
Sue
William
Roy
Nannie
Sally
Janet
James
Beverly
Daniel
Christie
Brown
Brunson
Brunson
Bryan Jr.
Buckingham
Buday
Buehler
Burge
Bustamante
Byram
Byram
Caballero
Cabot
Cagonot
Campanian
Cantrell
Castilliano
Catron
Chuck
Clark
Clark
Clarke
Clavo
Coggins
Cohen
Comacho
Companian
Cook
Cook
Coon
Cortez
Cowen
Cox
Wayne
John
Margaret
Norman
Wanda
Kathleen
Alina
Roberta
Renaldo
Norma
Sue
Carl
Elena
Delfin
Robert
Phyllis
Cecilia
Arlette
Larry
Elred
Preston
Lenlenee
Carol
John
Peggy
Carmen
Robert
Edgar
Robert
Dean
Richard
Wilbur
Richard
Johnson
Johnson
Johnston -Pettit
Jordan
Joseph
Kelly
Kidd
Klahn
Klay
Kleinmaus-Hogan
Koenig
Kratzer
Kuehl
Lawrence
Lee
Lennard
Lennear
Lerseth
Lettle
Lewis
Lombard
Lopez
Lorenzo -Dees
Lowry
Luke
Luzano
Magarian
Mahan
Manning
Marcacci
Martin
Martindale
Mata
Sargent
Valora
Karen
Carolyn
Walter
Esther
Yvonne
Allen
Sharon
Marne
William
Earl
JoAnn
Yvonne
Lenard
Louis
Jean
Don
Charles
Dennis
Gloria
Barbara
Paulette
Glen
Ethel
Sammy
Patricia
Dave
Tituda
Toni
Kathryn
Dennis
Beatriz
Cox
Cozens
Craver
Crick
Cronhardt
Crooks
Crouch
Crouse
D'Agosta
Damian
Davis
Dearmon
Dees
DeLaTorre
Delgado
Denig III
Devine
Robert
Nancy
Kenneth
Helen
Nancy
Rosemary
Carole
Karen
Toni
Tom
Burnell
Robert
Judith
Maria
Adelita
Robert
Charles
Matlock
Matthews
Mattioda
McCaslin
McCormick
McGee
McKim
McMillan
McNeill
McPherson
Means
Meiselman
Meredith
Merritt
Miller
Miller
Miller
Martha
James
Renaldo
Carolyn
Diane
Essie
Lola
Carol
Tim
Judy
Dale
Charles
Ray
Melvin
Bonnie
Harry
Robert
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Shumate
Silva
Silva
Sinibaldi
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith Jr.
Soldavini
Sorg
Sparks
Spears
Spring
Spurgeon
Starr
Steinheimer
Stepps
Stockli
Stopponi
Stratford
Strode
Strong
Sullivan
Sweet
Talbot
Talley
Taylor
Terrell
Terrell
Thomasson
Thompson
ThompsonHughes
Till
Tilley
Tillmon-Baulwin
Tipton
Tolliver
Torres
Traylor-Selvy
Trotter
Tuchyner
Umipeg Jr.
Vickrey
Volkhardt Jr.
Waddell
Walker
Walls
Walsh
Jody
Elaine
Patricia
Joseph
Clyde
Everett
Jeanette
Kathleen
Velma
Richard
Joan
Gordon
James
Alice
Dalvin
James
George
Judy
Oddie
June
Mary
Judith
Nancy
Mary
David
Lorna
Charles
Calvin
Virginia
James
Robert
Philip
Darwin
Mary
Eugene
Georgia
Pearl
Paul
Theoplis
David
Juanita
Hursie
Rosalyn
Marcelo
James
Louis
Carol
Diane
Annie
Jerry
Dittman
Donahue
Drake
Draper Jr.
Drury
Duane
Duckett-Lee
Earnest
Easton
Edwards
Epps
Estes
Farr
Ferrera
Ferronato
Fitzpatrick
Flynn
Foerder
Ford
Fralick III
Fraser
Frye
Galbraith
Galiza
Geilfuss
Germain
Alice
Rodger
Frances
Feign
Dennis
Carolyn
Betty
Yevette
Sara
Susan
Earl
Lee
Kenneth
Michael
William
Jane
Sheila
Larry
Richard
Frederick
Judith
Patricia
Minnie
Frederick
Dale
Leo
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
Palmer
Park
Parker
Parker
Parnell
Warren
Kenneth
Patricia
Linda
Grace
Robert
Dick
Yvonne
Sandra
David
Dixie
Gaytha
Jennie
Joyce
James
Richard
Russell
Douglas
John
Patricia
Joyce
Eloise
Shirley
LeRoy
Velma
Myrtle
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
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
...
Vallejo High Class of ‘62
VHS '62 MISSING LIST
If you can provide any information regarding these missing classmates please send it to
[email protected]
Anderson
Anderson
Anderson -Clark
Apilado-Cooley
Barry
Bass
Basur
Beecham
Bishop-Cullison
Blalock
Bosuego -Burns
Ralph
Robert Alex
Carolyn M.
Loida C.
Sandra Jane
James
Mary
Dorothy Mae
Diane K.
Ardis Dannielle
Mary Lou
Hayman
Henderson
Hernandez
Holmes
Hooper
Hudson
Huffman
Hullana
Hunter
Jackson -Thibeaudeaux
Jaworski-Meade
Don Lee
Thomas T.
Rose Marie
Daniel
Charles B.
Dorothy
Sharon K.
James L.
Barbara A.
Florence S.
Mary Patricia
Bradley
Dollie
Jennings
Ruth E.
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Quinn
Raymos
Reed
Robbins
Robinson
Rose -Gillett
Rose-Lakos
Rose -Rodriguez
Rowland
Ruffin-Dunlap
Russell
Santisteven Moore
Lewis E.
Harry D.
Katherine G.
Jane Ellen
Clifford
Dolores A.
Geraldine
Donna M.
Willie B.
Doris M.
Alma L.
Dian
Brooks-Hawthorne
Brown
Calle
Cantrell
Carter
Chappell
Cherry
Clark Jr.
Cole Jr.
Collins
Cook
Cooper Storkovich
Crossman
Currier
Cusseaux
Daniels
David
Davis
Davis
Davis
Deaton
DeMayo
Demons -Williams
Dougherty -Reed
Drew-Buelt
Durant
Dwiggins
Edgar-Eggleston
Elwood
Enderis
Erler-Kellerman
Fears
Fitzhugh
Foster
Foster
Foster
Frazier
Gamble-Toney
Amy B.
Lester B.
Judy
Mary Elaine
Barbara Jean
Fredrick Michael
Cheryl Lea
Harry Wilbur
Ora A.
Betty Jean
David
Jimerson
Johnson
Johnson
Johnson
Johnson
Johnson
Johnson
Johnson III
Johns -Ruben
Johnston
Johnston III
Chester S.
Calvin David
David
Donna Gail
Harold Ray
Jane Louise
Joel James
William Thomas
Helen M.
David
Larry DeWayne
Schick
Schmall
Shephard
Smith
Smith
Smith
Soars
Spears
Spencer
Splain
Stepp
Gary
Roy
Irene
Charles E.
James D.
Kenneth Iain
George
Ann
Tyrone
Fred
Peggy Jo Ann
Elizabeth Anne
Milton George
George M.
Curtis Fabian
Julia
Roger K.
Charles Q.
Clemon
Muriel Ann
Diane Valrae
Andre A.
Darlene
Genell Alice
Mary Virginia
Bobbie
Joan Elizabeth
Karen Jo
Albert Stephens
Juanita Victoria
Patricia Anne
William Lynn
Charles M.
Alma Grace
Larry E.
Susanne Margaret
Johnnie Mae
Velma A.
Jones
Joseph
Kelley
Kelley
Kelly
Kizel
Lake
Lapez
Lee Jr.
Lemis
Lewis
Lightle “Taylor
Lontok
Lontok
Lowen
Lyons-Gray
Mangabat -Lucente
Maquinaliz
Marquez
Massie -Stachnick
McCarthy -Hardrick
McClanahan
McNiel
Meadows -Nelson
Medeiros
Meginness
Miller
Sherrl Anne
George H.
Joyce
Michael Patrick
Stanley
Janice Louise
Harrison W.
Phillip S.
Roosevelt
Raymond F.
Retha L.
Jean
Emma
Sonia Reyes
Gary W.
Mary Elizabeth
Julieta T.
Vincent
Ramona M.
Sandra Ann
Sharon M.
Don
John D.
Barbara J.
Diane M.
David
Marcia A.
Suzanne
Nancy
Clyde Barry
Stan
June Theresa
Diane
Geraldine
Marilyn Ruth
Kenneth J.
Robert S.
Edna D.
Irene M.
Thomas G.
Wendell E.
Bruce J.
Helen
Leonard B.
Allan G.
Linda M.
Carolyn Sue
Phil
Janis
Alfred W.
Haskell
Mike G.
Martha
Wayne G.
Garner -Beaver
Gatson
Cheryle Linda
Patricia
Minor
Montgomery
Flora
Belle
Straub-Morris
Strong -Hagan
Stroup
Swyers
Sylvia-Crews
Taylor
Terrell -Osborne
Thieme
Thomas
Thomas
Thomas-Kerr
Thompson
Thompson
Thompson
Thomsen
Thurmon
Torres
True
Vasquez-Rice
Vicars
Waldvogel
Walker-Morrison
Walters III
Ward
Wartburg
Washington
Waterman
WelshMcWilliams
Whitaker
George -Mora
Gopaul-Rundle
Gordon
Graham
Greathouse
Hadfield
Hall -Halladay
Hancock -Duffy
Linda Lee
Lillie Victoria
Dennis Allen
Carolyn
Doris Cecelia
Carolyn M.
Cheryl Lynn
Dorothy Elaine
Moore
Neal
Newman
Newman
Osborne
Osborn-Severson
Patterson -Hooper
Peck-Wallace
Betty
Lynn
Gary W.
Doris
Lawrence
Marianne R.
Laurie A.
Cheryl
Hansen
Hanson
Carl B.
Wade
Peers
Perkins
Ronald
Dorinda G.
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White
White
Whiteman
Wiler -Duke
Williams
Williams
Williams
Williams
Williams Spencer
Wilson
Reta Ann
Keith
Anita
Rosemarie
Gerald J.
Patricia J.
Cora L.
Harvey
James L.
James O.
Robert E.
Sharon L.
David Joe
Harris
Harris
Harris -McClain
Paul E.
Ray
Vena
Peters
Pitchford
Poole
Ronald
Nolia
Bruce
Wilson
Worley
Yates
Zieminski
Yvonne M.
Sharon R.
Gary
Bruce V.
...
Combined Vallejo/Hogan Class of ’64
Contact Jim Tibbetts
if you know how to find any of these folks.
[email protected]
(Rev: May 24, 2014)
Hogan Missing
Alvarez. Judith
Anderson, Deborah
Anderson, Dennis Eugene
Bradeen, Mike
Burrell, Diane
Eleyet, Anthony
Ezell, Gary
Felts, Nancy
Forrester, Dale
Frazier, James
Halden, Edward
Harris, Patricia
Gray -Heisch, Marlene
Johnson-Sowards, Faye Ann
Klahn, David
Lamon, Donald
L'Heureaux-Radford, Barbara
McQueen, Linda
Nelson, Gary G.
Olsen, James
O'Reilly, David James
Pangelinan, Rosalia
Parker, Janis
Pitchford, Hosie
Rodgers-Frost, Ginger
Rowen, James D
Salinas, Irene
Schmidt, Vickie
Schreiber, Theresa
Short -Crowder, Judith Anne
Stainer, Ronald
Thomas-Sylvia, Sylvia Elaine
Thysell, Thomas
Tyler-Frech, Mary Lou
Wasileski-Beatty, Cheri A.
Wildman, Helen
Wright, James Richard
Vallejo Missing
Augustine -Townsend, Ann
Patricia
Berdan-Gipson, Joyce
Bircher, Janice
Bolt, Richard
Brooks, Thomas
Brouen, Bessie
Brown, Charles E.
Brusso-Series, Claudia Ann
Buckner, Patricia
Busch, Karen
Calhon-Walker, Betty
Case-Mantzey, Shirley
Chambers -Logue, Sandra
Hays, Nancy
Hovis, Dorothy
Jamshidi, Manizheh (Mary)
Johnson, Bonnie
Johnson, Jessie
Johnson, Robert
Jones, James
Jones, Mike
Keiler, Louis H
Kelley, Linda
Lampley -Brooks, Judy
Lang-Kelley, Katherine
Larson, Junan
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Roges, William
Scott, Margeirite
Scott, Shirley
Scriggs-James, Cheryl Y
Shriver-Cress, Veren V
Smith, Henry
Smith, Jean
Smith, Neny
Smith, Richard
Somera-Schlemmer, Tranquillina
Stephenson, Alan
Stover, Monte
Sydnor -Mack, Sharon Ann
Cruz, Virginia
Cusseaux-Chriss, Jean Mari
Davis, Robert
DeMayo, Felicitas
Dickenson -Plum, Jeanne
Dotson, James
Dungeon, Herbert Lee
Elliot, Mary Ellen
Emerton, Gail
Erwin-Steele, Dixie Lee
Fuller, James
Garten, Linda
Gillespie-Brown, Johnnie Mae
Goldsberry-Tamborino, Diana L
Gonzales, Gloria
Majerus, Edward
Martin, Elaine
Mattheis, William (Jerry)
Mell, David
Mitchell, Barbara
Moore, Charlie
Moore, Sharon
Olmstead, Munda
Oriate, William
Otto, Irene
Pangelinan-Carcullido, Dottie
Papenburg, Herman S.
Patton-Padgett, Caroline Sue
Pecorella, James
Peters, Annette
Hart, Steven
Robinson-Johnson, Bonnie -Jean
Taylor -Clark, Barbara
Thedford, Andrew
Thurman, William Keith
Teicheria-Stone, Roxanne
Toney, Cornelius III
Vanececk, Jerry
Walsh, Deborah
Youngblood-Neely, Virginia L.
...
VALLEJO HIGH CLASS OF 1974
MISSING CLASSMATES
If you know the address of any of these missing classmates,
please email their address to [email protected]
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
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
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
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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
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.
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
Pryor, Jonathan
Racks, Floyd
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
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
Cooks, Janice
Cornelius, Rita
Costa, Sharon
DAVIE, Rodney
Davis, Della
Davis, Demetria
Dean, Kenneth
Dempsey, Ginny
Dempsey, Mary
Diaz, Louis
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
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
Jackson, Vernon
Jefferson, Allen
Jeffries, Danita
Johnson, Donald Jr.
Johnson, James
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Lew, Dora
Lewis, Cheryl
Lofton, Michael
Tobenkin, John
Tolbert, Susan
Topolinski, Mike
Torres, Stephanie
Tucker, Janice
Turner, Carolyn
Turner, Samuel
Valdez, Celestine
Vegas, Margaret
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)
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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
Monday Update
Publisher/Editor: Harry Diavatis
Published: Weekly
First Edition: Oct. 26, 2004
Circulation: 1,248 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:
443
197
131
771
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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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The Official VHS Class of ’61 Web Site
http://www.classreport.org/usa/ca/vallejo/vhs/1961/
Administrator: Paul Wright
Located:
410
Missing:
137
Deceased:
83
Total on File:
630
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YEARBOOKS ON CD
Thanks to Bill Strong, many of the Yearbooks from Vallejo High, Hogan High and St. Vincents’ 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
[email protected]
Make your check out and send to:
Harry Diavatis
5087 Green Meadow Court
Fairfield, CA 94533
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