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September 30, 2003
Posted By: Sonia Easley
Jim Helgeson and his wife, Della, visited me at my home here in Arizona. We had a wonderful time and it was great to renew our classmate friendship.
September 16, 2003
Posted for: Russel Purcey
Checking in from Rancho Cucamonga New telephone number: 909-980-2850
August 31, 2003
Posted
by:
Richard
Aguayo
Just checking in to say "HI" to all my
classmates.
August 30, 2003
Posted by: Shlomo Bachrach
Posted by: Pat Krause (Raymond)
I have really been enjoying the e-mail I've been getting. You are doing a remarkable job on the web site. I have enjoyed everything. Is there anyway I can get the names, city and e-mails of the people that are here in Washington? Do you know what happened to Sara Evans? Thanks again
August 18, 2003
Posted by: DeAnn Fessler
I got together with Connie Eves a few weeks ago. We had such a good visit and it was really nice to see her again. We laughed about our fun old days. Also, I called Carol Chamberlin, as she is living here in Utah and she was so surprised to hear from me. I for one appreciate all the work you have done. Thanks again.
August 18, 2003
Posted by: Sonia Easley
Many e-mails are returning as undeliverable. Please let us know if you change your e-mail and/or your mailing address/phone number. We don't want you to miss anything important. Click on STATUS CHANGE from our web site's HOME PAGE: www.bphs1956.com Or, contact Norma Caylor (Petterson) at 626-966-0158, norma12@earthlink.net or Sonia Easley at 928-772-5738, soniaeasley@hotmail.com. THANKS.
August 18, 2003
Posted for: Cheryl Mangin (Wilson)
Our prayers are with Cheryl's daughter, Linda. She is presently at the City of Hope, California.
August 18, 2003 
Posted by: Robert Essary
Robert is checking in from Mariposa, CA
August 18, 2003 
Posted by: Jack Naden No Computer
Jack is checking in from Illinois 708-756-7254
August 18, 2003
Posted by: Bob Kodak Bobkcowboy1@aol.com
I have a new e-mail address:
August 18, 2003
Posted by: Steve and Pat Crittenden
Dixie Raff (Matijasevich) Our prayers are with you, dear Dixie
Milo J. Matijasevich
Milo J. Matijasevich, 65, passed away
suddenly August 6, 2003 at the Cook County Hospital in Grand Marais, MN. He was
born and raised in California and in 1968 moved, with his family to the Chicago
area. He has been the General Fleet Manager for Al Piemonte Ford in Melrose
Park, IL since 1971. In 1972, he and his wife Dixie bought their property on
Clearwater Lake in Grand Marais, MN. Their cabin became this favorite place to
be both summer and winter. He was a much loved husband, father, grandfather,
brother and uncle. He was also a wonderful friend to many people all across the
country both personally and professionally. He will be greatly missed by all. In
addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Lyndon, daughter Mila (Robin),
son Mark (Sylvia); his two beloved grandsons, Joseph and Charles; his sister
Rose Ann; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers a donation to the
Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department, 468 Clearwater Rd., Grand Marais, MN
55604 would be very much appreciated. A get together in his memory will be held
at Al Piemonte Ford, 2500 W. North Ave., Melrose Park, IL, Sunday. Aug. 17th at
3:00 pm.
Published in the Chicago Tribune on 8/12/2003.
AUGUST
MARILYN IREY (LEMP) 08-23
ELIAS (JOE) ALBA 08-24
SHLOMO BACHRACH 08-29
July 22, 2003
Posted by: EPI SALCIDO
Epi is checking in from Fresno. 559-432-1599
July 22,
2003 
Posted by: MICHAEL BLOMME
Michael is checking in from Eureka. Welcome Michael 707-443-2910
PEGGY BYRNE (BINNALL) 07-01
JESSE PARKS 07-06
ARNIE ABEGG 07-09
JIMMY HIGGINS 07-21
LILLIAN BELL (BREWSTER) 07-23
LINDA HERRING (SHOGAN) 07-23
June 29, 2003
Posted by: Bob Sykes
This story is in response to the letter I sent all classmates regarding an important cancer test, C-125. It illustrates an important concept of taking responsibility for one's own health:
"As for managing your own health care, I had a car accident in 1999 and injured my back. This was a rear ender type accident that occurred while I was twisted trying to watch for oncoming traffic while stopped at a red light. I went to see a highly recommended Orthopedic Surgeon. He gave me some X-Rays and diagnosed it as Soft Tissue Damage, and gave me some pain pills, muscle relaxers and prescribed Physical Therapy. To make a long story short, the pain continued to get worse and worse and my back began to bow further and further no matter how hard I tried to stand straight. Finally after 6 months of pain, continuing deformity and numerous trips back to him I absolutely insisted that I get an MRI. He resisted, but finally prescribed it. The MRI revealed that I had 3 vertebrae fractured through, T8, T9 and T10. Not only were they fractured, they showed considerable wear and bone dust in the area from rubbing against each other. I obviously wouldn't let this man treat me any more and went to Stanford Medical Spine Center. Their resident surgeons wouldn't even touch it until the head of the Spinal Center returned from Europe. When he did and studied the pictures he advised me to enter the hospital immediately for surgery. I was in the operating room for 8 1/2 hours and have Titanium Rods and Bars with all of the required hardware. He straightened the area as much as he could, but I still have a considerable bow. He told me that if I had had the proper treatment and a brace immediately (within a week or so) that I would have been to avoid the surgery and the bow in my spine. While my story isn't as dramatic as some, it certainly adds to the message."
Thanks for sharing, Bob. We wish you well.
June 22, 2003
Posted
by:
Bill Willis
Laughlin in November sounds great to me. Really had a ball last year
June 16, 2003 
Posted by: Joy DiBello (Conklin)
Joy is checking in from Sun Valley, NV, 775-673-0701
June 16, 2003 
Posted by: Gwen Green (Chandler)
Gwen is checking in from Downey, 562-869-2195
June 15m 2003
Posted by: Donna Quimby (Ritchie)
Donna is checking in from Big Trees, CA
Rt. 1, Hwy. 168, Box 3, Big Trees, CA 93514
June 15, 2003
Posted by: Frances
Green (Arhibald)
Success!! I just got off the phone with Eleanor Dudley.
... She was
delighted to hear from me and we talked for quiet a while. I think she will
plan on being at the reunion in 04. I feel so good about reconnecting. God
bless the Internet!! and you and Norma.
June 12, 2003
Posted by:
Mary Johnson
(Bird)
Great job Sonia on the web site. So much to see. FYI tried to send
email to both Leon Blankenship
and Margaret Dillon
and both came back as undeliverable. Happy birthday
to all the June birthday "boys and girls." Think I'll quit counting this
year.
June 10, 2003
Posted by: Richard Aguayo2003 GET TOGETHER SOUNDS GREAT, NORMA. LET US KNOW HOW WE CAN HELP PUT THIS TOGETHER. SEPTEMBER OR OCTOBER IS FINE.
June 9, 2003 
Posted by: Brian Gerich
At
the end of March, Marilyn and I moved into a new home. Even
changed counties after 64 years...
June 8, 2003 
Posted by: Carol Chamberlain (Friese)
Carol is checking in from Utah.
435-674-0152
June 8, 2003 
Posted by: Marilyn Irey (Lemp)
Marilyn is checking in from Pasadena
626-794-5568
June 7, 2003
Posted by Lillian Bell (Brewster)
Lillian is checking in from Hood River, Oregon
341-386-6273
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