HI-LIFE II

LSHS Class of 1957

Vol. X # 2

February 2012

Ed Heinlein, E IC Emeritus

The Hi-Life keeps up with our life we said back in 1957. Ed and I have done our best to fulfill this function and will continue this effort with your help in sharing whats happening in yours. The new computer technology is great, but it cant compare to the hallway gossip of the 50s in getting whats happening in our lives into print! These guys & gals did a great job back in the 56-57 school year and Im going to include some items from their final Hi-Life of 1957 in this issue.

Photos of the Month

Betty Smith, Editor

(I miss her!)

I see about 18 classmates here that have the experience to replace me when I have to hang it up!

An update from our fearless leader Ed Heinlein . . .

Class of 57 BACK TO THE FUTURE! As I sit to write this months report, I am reminded of that wonderful movie, which starred one of my (Parkinsons) heroes, Michael J. Fox. (I remember it was his and Muhammad Alis faces which flashed through my mind the day I was diagnosed; I have been so lucky not to have come anywhere close to being afflicted as badly as have those fellows!) Excuse me if I am a little bit maudlin this morning; we have just spent a restless night worrying and bending our knees in concern for a 22 year old niece-by-marriage who contracted spinal meningitis last Monday. She was mis-diagnosed, given the wrong medicine and, as a result, had a stroke the day before Valentines Day. She lives in Twain Hart and had to be flown to Stanford and is in critical condition. Our granddaughter, Elly, will come down from college in Oregon to spend her 21st birthday (this Thursday) in the ICU with Stephanie. Makes you realize how lucky we are to have lived to our ripe (over ripe?) old ages of 72, or there abouts! Anyway, back to Back to the Future. I was thinking that if our Class had a motto, that would be it. My own personal 45 year long journey back to Lees Summit has certainly been back and filled with great experiences. One of which is the journey the Class has made with our Scholarship. I feel that Paul has reached back and given us at least one reason for us to get back together. His ability to bring disparate politicians together (you might Google Eulogies for Coverdell you will be amazed at what more than 100 of the senators and members of the House had to say about our Paul). Our efforts to date on behalf of our Class and our scholarship have been amazing. It is truly gratifying to see what a small bunch of little ole guys and gals from a small high school in Lees Summit can do when they decide to take on a challenge! And, in that regard, we are gonna ramp up the stakes. The Scholarship Committee has upped the award for this year and has decided to establish another interim goal of $50,000. A few years ago, that would have seemed a pipedream. But, after having helped eight different LSHS graduates start their college careers, we are one heck of a lot closer to the 50K than we were to the first interim goal of $25K we set nine years ago. Come help us! We have increased the size of our Committees and we would be happy to have you aboard. We have four or five spots available from among the four Committees. If you have any interest in helping out, please let us know. The work is gratifying, not too strenuous or time consuming and its FUN! And, how better to Save that Tiger (57 style)? In preparation for our push toward our new interim goal, Marilyn, our editor-in-chief, once again has come through and created a super brochure/flyer/mailer, which follows.

From here . . . . . . . . . . . to here, in 43 awesome years! Coverdell, LSHS Class of 1957

Lees Summit High School has graduated many great men and women. The Class of 1957 thinks our classmate, Paul D. Coverdell, was one of those. We named our Memorial Scholarship (an annual award to a top LSHS student) in his honor. Read the short bio below; you will agree that he was a Tiger for all LSHS graduates to be proud of. Someday, Google Paul D. Coverdell and see what comes up. You will be astounded. Paul got his start in politics when he was elected Student Council President for the 1956-57 school year. He graduated from Mizzou in1961. He served in the Army in Okinawa, Taiwan, and Korea 1962-64; took a small family business to national prominence; served in the Georgia State Senate 1971-89 (Minority Leader, 197489); and was Chairman of the Southern Steering Committee for the 1988 George Bush presidential campaign. Paul was Director of the Peace Corps 1989-1991. He was elected in Georgia to the United States Senate in 1992; re-elected in 1998; and served until his death on July 18, 2000. While Director of the Peace Corps, Paul established the World Wise Schools program, which links students in the U. S. with Peace Corps volunteers serving around the world. During his tenure, the World Wise Schools program connected volunteers with 5,000 classrooms in the United States. The program continues to grow with volunteers working with more than 7,000 teachers across the U.S. As Senator, he was responsible for creating the Coverdell Education Savings Account (which you see on your IRS 1040 form as a deduction), allowing parents to save for their childrens college expenses. Also, the Volunteer Protections Act of 1997 U.S. Senate Bill 543 sponsored by Senator Coverdell became Public Law 105-19 on June 18, 1997 when it was signed by President Clinton. The law provides certain protections to volunteers, non-profit organizations, and governmental entities in lawsuits based on the activities of volunteers. We, the Class of 1957, felt it to be appropriate to name our Memorial Scholarship after our friend and classmate because of his love, respect and support of education. We invite (and are extremely thankful for) the support of other LSHS classes and friends in honoring this great man, a graduate of LSHS. The LSHS library is now named Paul D. Coverdell Library Media Center. At the entrance to the Library is a display case with information and memorabilia of and about Paul. Check it out! ------------------------------- tear off here --------------------------------PAUL D. COVERDELL CLASS OF 1957 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONATION Name _______________________________ Class Year _______ Street________________________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________________________ Phone ___________ Email Address _________________________ Please make your tax-deductible check payable to: COVERDELL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of:_______________________Comments: _______________________ [ ] Check is enclosed [ ] Payment by Credit CardAmount $______________ Card #____________________ Card Type_____________ Exp.Date______ Signature _____________________________________________________ Mail to: LS Educational Fdn, 301 NE Tudor Rd, Lees Summit, MO 64086-5702

From Sharons Kitchen . . .

It looks like we may finally get some winter weather. As I type this, theres an 80% chance that snow will start falling any minute. A big pot of spicy soup sounds good to me. The parmesan fingers recipe is actually an appetizer but I think it goes quite well with the soup. I talked with one of my daughters last evening (the one who lives in Alaska) and told her that it was kinda cold and windy here. She said, Itty Boo, Mom, its 25 below here. Guess Ill just shut-up and go get my Snuggie.

TACO SOUP
2 pounds ground beef 2 cups diced onions 2 (15 oz) can pinto beans 1 (15 oz) can pink kidney beans 1 (15 1/2) whole kernel corn, drained 1 (14 oz) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (14 oz ) can tomatoes w/chilies 2 (4 oz) can diced green chilies 1 (4 oz) sliced black olives, drained cup sliced green olives (optional) 1 (1 oz) pkg taco seasoning mix 1 (1 oz) pkg ranch salad dressing mix Serve with corn chips Garnish with sour cream, grated cheese, chopped green onions or pickled jalapenos

Brown the ground beef and onions in a large skillet: drain excess fat and transfer to a large slow cooker or stockpot. Add the beans, corn, tomatoes, green chilies, olives, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix. Cook in a slow cooker on low for 6 to 8 hours or simmer over low heat for about 1 hour in a pot on the stove. Serve with a few corn chips in each bowl and ladle soup over them. Top with choice of garnishes

BAKED PARMESAN FINGERS

1 loaf firm textured bread such as Pepperidge Farm Toasting White Melted butter Parmesan cheese

Cut the crusts off the bread and cut each slice into 4 fingers. Saturate both sides in melted butter and quickly roll in the Parmesan cheese. Bake on a cookie sheet in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. Can be served hot or cold. These can be frozen on a cookie sheet then slipped off into a plastic bag and kept in the refrigerator and used as neededhandy to have on hand.

And from the Lees Summit Tribune . . .

Hometown Hero: Dr. Clint Miller

November 5, 2011 Submitted photos: Dr. Clint Miller examines Scott Wright at the downtown Lee's Summit Clinic, which he established after returning home from the war. Miller enlisted in the Army Medical Corps in 1942 and served overseas, helping tend for those wounded during the D-Day invasion and the liberation of Paris. By Kathy Smith Contributing Writer These days lots of folks claim to be patriots. They have their pictures taken in front of the American flag, but true patriots are those who quietly go about doing good works for their country, asking no recognition. They are happy to do what they can to help keep our country free. One such patriot was Dr. Clint Miller, an esteemed family physician in Lees Summit. Miller was born in Gerton, Mo., and attended school in Deepwater, Mo. He earned his pre-med and medical degrees at the University of Missouri and Northwestern University. He interned at Research Hospital and began private practice in 1932. People described Miller as a grave, serious man with a keen insight and a quiet sense of humor. In October 1942, Miller enlisted in the Army Medical Corps. He wanted to make a difference by tending to the sick and wounded in the military. Dr. Miller had no idea that with his enlistment began his date with destiny. Dr. Miller served during D-Day, June 6, 1944. Over 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy. More than 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircraft supported the D-Day invasion. In time, the Allies gained a foothold in Normandy. Allied causalities and wounded amounted to 9,000. Nine battleships, 23 cruisers, 104 destroyers and 71 large landing crafts as well as troop transports, mine sweepers and Merchant Marine vessels participated in the attack. Miller tended the many wounded that fell in this enormous effort. Miller was eventually assigned to the 391st Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion. His was involved the Liberation of Paris, Aug. 19-25, 1944. The Liberation of Paris occurred because the allies had smashed the German 7th Army. Paris had been occupied for four years. Most Americans associated German occupation with a romanticized picture of Parisians struggling against the Germans. In reality, the government helped the Germans send thousands of Jews to concentration camps and hundreds of thousands of laborers to Germany to work in war production as slave labor. By 1945, most slave laborers were French. The Polish Jews had virtually been eliminated.

After the Normandy invasion, Paris waited for the day the Allies would arrive. Eventually, Hitler ordered Paris to be destroyed. The French Resistance and the advancing Americans wiped out all of the German collaborators. The Liberation of Paris was a big morale booster for the people of France. To the Allies, it was all in a days work. They were after Hitler and his staff of murderers. Eventually, the Nazis were hunted down, arrested and put in prison in Luxemburg to await trial in Nuremburg. Miller was assigned to be the attending physician to Reich Marshal Hermann Goering, Commander of the German Luftwaffe. He was also responsible for Joachim Von Ribbentrop, Foreign Minister of Germany from 1938 to 1945; and Field Marshal Albert Kesselring. Goering became a drug addict during WWI when he was wounded in the leg. He developed an addiction to paracodein. When he was first assigned to Miller, he was taking 40 tablets a day. One of Millers duties was to help Goering kick his drug habit. Miller commented that Goering was not liked by the German prisoners. They felt that he was an inept leader. He also said the Goering was shrewd and intelligent. The Nazis stood trial and were convicted of war crimes. A few Nazis committed suicide; the others were executed. Miller was with the prisoners until late in September, then transferred home. He went into private practice. He founded the Lees Summit Clinic with Dr. Lyle Knight in downtown Lees Summit. He eventually built a freestanding building on the west side of the downtown. The clinic eventually welcomed Dr. Bill Bell, Dr. Shockley, Dr. Durnell, Dr. Dempsey and Dr. Suarez. Dr Miller was a member of the Lees Summit Rotary and the Chamber of Commerce. He also served on the R-7 School District Board. Dr. Miller was named Physician of the Year in 1969 by the American Academy of Family Physicians. He retired after 50 years of service to his community. He passed away in 1987, leaving his wife, Louise; son, Clint Jr.; and daughters, Nancy and Dr. Susan Miller. Nancy Miller said her father was very quiet and unassuming regarding his time in the service. He never talked or bragged about his time in the military. He lived his civilian life the same way he lived his military life ... with quiet dignity.

I came upon the above article thru the LS Tribunes Facebook page. I thought surely Susan had already seen it, but forwarded it to her just in case she hadnt. This is her reply:
Marilyn, thanks for sending this link. Though there are a few factual inaccuracies, it's a wonderful tribute to Dr. Clint! We knew there was an article out there somewhere but hadn't found it yet. Susan

As an aside personal note: Im glad Dr. Miller was still around Research Hospital in Kansas City on February 5, 1940 . . . thats where & when HE brought ME into this World!

And more from the Millers . . . Susan sent word of the death of her cousin, Carroll Foster, who was Principal at both Greenwood and Hazel Grove schools . . .
Of our many cousins from the Miller side of the family, we three children (Clint, Nancy and Susan) of Clint Miller were the closest to our cousin Carroll Foster. Our dad took care of the medical needs of the Fosters in the "early years" and Carroll and Neola closely watched over our parents in the last two years or so of their lives. They were really special to our family. I was so glad that Carroll and Neola were able to attend the LSHS Hall of Fame the year I was inducted.

Obituaries
Published in Kansas City Star

Carroll Wayne Foster, 80 of Lee's Summit, Mo passed away Thursday Dec. 15th, 2011 at Lee's Summit Medical Center. Burial in Lee's Summit Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Legion Post 189 or to The Multiple Sclerosis foundation. Carroll Wayne Foster was born on February 6, 1931 to Carlton (CC) Foster and Velma Miller Foster in St. Clair County Missouri. On August 20, 1950 he was united in marriage to Neola White, who survives him. Carroll served as a Staff Sergeant in United States Army. Carroll graduated High School from Deepwater High School in Deepwater, Missouri and received a bachelor's and master's degree in education from Central Missouri University in Warrensburg, Missouri. Carroll spent his entire career in the education field, first beginning teaching at age 16 in a one-room school house in St. Clair County, then later serving as principal in the Lee's Summit School District for 29 years, often recognized and loved by former students. In 1965, Carroll started Santa's Tree Farm, a popular Christmas Tree Farm in Lee's Summit, which operated successfully for over 45 years, just recently closing in 2010. Carroll was an active member of the America Legion in Lee's Summit, serving as a past Post Commander, and committed countless hours serving in the honor guard. He was a member of the Reach Out Missionary Baptist Church. Carroll is survived by his wife of 61 years, Neola, sons Kent Foster of Houston, Texas, Kevin Foster and Keith Foster, both of Lee's Summit, Missouri and brother Don Foster of Macon, Missouri. He leaves behind four grandchildren, Tracy Foster and Ben Foster and wife Autumn of Houston, Texas, Adam Foster and wife Lindsey of Kansas City, Missouri, Steven Foster of Shawnee Kansas, Lonnie Singular of Wichita, Kansas, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant children Michael Wayne and Steven Allen and one brother. Online condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.Langsfordfuneralhome.com .

Published Lees Summit Tribune 1/19/2012

Mildred Mitchell of Independence, Missouri, died on January 16, 2012, after an extended struggle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Jasper, Indiana, May 2, 1931. For forty-five years, she followed her passion as a language arts teacher --- three years in Illinois, and fortytwo in Lee's Summit High School. In addition to being a classroom teacher, she chaired the Language Arts Department for many years. She initiated and served as Coordinator of the International Baccalaureate Program in the Lee's Summit School District. She served a term as president of the Missouri Association of Teachers of English, and she originated the Lee's Summit High School Hall of Fame. She was a member of All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church where she served in numerous capacities including membership on the board of trustees. She is survived by her husband, Jim; her daughter, Pamm Payne, of Lee's Summit; her grandson, Jonathan Payne; and her great-grandson, Jacob Payne, of Chicago. The memorial celebration is Saturday, January 28, at 3 p.m., at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut, Kansas City, Mo. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Lee's Summit High School Coverdell Scholarship Fund in care of Lee's Summit Educational Foundation, 301 NE Tudor Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64086. Memorial gifts may also be made online at www.lsedfoundation.com, select Donate Now and Scholarship Funds. * * * ***** We would like to thank Mr. Mitchell and his family for suggesting our Scholarship fund as a means of memorializing Mrs. Mitchell and her love of her students, as well as Sheryl Franke, Director of the L.S. Educational Fund, for letting him know of its existence. Im sorry we missed knowing Mrs. Mitchell, who came to LSHS in the fall of 1957 and, apparently, was greatly admired by her students. Here are a few comments I found on Facebook when the news of her passing came out . . .
I am so sad to read this! She was the epitome of compassion coupled with great intelligence. She was a great lady and always had a smile and greeting for me in the halls. She was a great LSHS teacher
Mildred Mitchell English I, II Reflector Photo

Published in Kansas City Star on February 3, 2012 . . . Husband

of Marilyn (Barker 59)

Winferd Walter Graves, Jr. passed away peacefully on February 1, 2012, at home. Walt bravely battled pulmonary fibrosis for almost three years with dignity, humor and the love and support of family and friends. Walt was born March 3, 1939, in Fairfax, Mo. He graduated from Northeast High School and the University of Missouri, later receiving his master's degree in industrial safety. Walt retired from NKC Schools, after teaching industrial arts for 37 years. He loved his family, traveling and woodworking. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marilyn; two daughters, Jill Dwyer and Corrie Tice (Bill); four grandchildren, Ethan and Finnegan Dwyer and Lillian and Liam Walter Tice; his siblings, Bill Graves (Cheech), Chris Yeoman (Gary), Kenny Graves (Martha), and Roger Graves (Brenda). Memorial service is 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at Mount Moriah Terrace Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to North Oak Christian Church: where Walt was a member for 35 years, 9900 North Oak Trfwy., KMCO 64155 or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, at www.pulmonaryfibrosisfoundation.org, or by mail: 811 W. Evergreen Ave., Suite 204, Chicago, IL 60641. Please include Walt's name with your donation. Condolences may be left online at www.mountmoriahterracepark.com Mount Moriah Terrace Park Funeral Home, 801 NW 108th St, Kansas City, MO 64155

Health Updates

Marcia (Fields) Russell had another fall, has been in the hospital and now in rehab again. I talked to her on the phone today (Feb.2) and shes looking forward to getting back to her new home (where they moved after the Joplin tornado took their previous one). Shes in the last phases of her therapy and expects to be out in 4-5 weeks. She seemed to be in good spirits today, but said shes had some really depressing days, as well as a few private pity parties. I told her next time she planned one of those parties, call and invite me to join her! If you would like to call Marcia, (417) 529-0906 goes direct to her. Any cards should probably be sent to her home and her husband, Bob, will see she gets them. Send mail to: 2628 Evanwood Terrace, Joplin, MO 64804.

Get better soon, Marcia!

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And an update from Ted Atkins . . . (Feb.8)

Hi, all... Well, another day, another 37 cents after taxes. Or so it seems to me. I know I must sound like the biggest hypochondriac in our class but, to Karen and me, my fun and games never seem to end. Following my 5 radiation treatments in January I was encouraged to go ahead with some dental surgery I had been putting off. I'm eating a lot of soups and puddings these days and now face having my pulled teeth replaced with God only knows what. I'll get the results of the radiation treatments on the 22nd and we'll see if I've made any progress in stopping the spread of the cancer cells on my liver. To top it all off...last week I developed severe shaking and tremors and had to call 911 to get me to ER. It turns out I had developed an infection that required mega-size antibiotics. I was in the ICU for 3 days when they told me just how much of a problem that infection could have turned into. All the nurses in the ICU remembered me (what's not to remember?) from my big stay there last summer. They told me I should have brought a cake. Anyway, I'm back home having survived a small Super Bowl get together here Sunday night. Still trying to get the doctors to sign off on dates for a cruise that Karen and I are REALLY looking forward to. Trying for mid-March on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. It's a big ship but those are the ones we like best. A very mild winter so far in the Burg. Fingers crossed. Again, I'd like to thank those of you that have offered your encouragment and prayers this past year. It means a great deal to me. Farewell all. Ted

My reply to his message . . . I do hope you get well enough to go on your cruise, but I'll feel even better after you two get back safely! There's been too many "incidents" on cruises lately to make ME feel comfortable. (as if I'd be comfortable on a cruise without incidents anyway!) And then he came back, trying to convince me how safe cruises are (with no luck, by the way!) . . .
You sound just like Karen some 14 years ago. She absolutely did not want to go on a cruise even after I had beaten her about the head and shoulders for many a moon. She preferred the ocean and beach and for some years we always rented a one-week vacation home in Ocean City, MD. She won't consider anything but a cruise now. All it took was her first outing and she was hooked. Bet you would be, too. Try it once and I KNOW you'd love it. Just make sure you get a cabin with a balcony. All the difference in the world when you can sit out there in the morning with your coffee and paper and in the evening with beverage in hand before dinner. I get misty-eyed just thinking about it. Gonna go look at our cruise brochures now. Ta-ta. Theo PS: just remember...cruising is BY FAR the safest transportation in the world. Safer than flying, trains, anything. The only risk you run is if you eat too much and walk to one side of the ship and it tips over.

And this received from Pat (Damsgard) Hoglund . . . Feb.8

Well............it's been a very interesting month down here in Texas. Dec. 23rd I fell (again) and called my neighbor to come and pick me up. (I can't get up on my own) He sat with me for 30 minutes to make sure I was going to be ok. On Jan. 3rd, I went to the doctor recommended by my neighbor and was pronounced with a broken arm! Oh just lovely. I broke my left arm which is the only working arm that I possess. Makes life difficult. Oh well. 10

Last Friday my Diabetes kicked me in the buns and I crashed down to the 20's. I was nuts. Loren heard me flailing about and gave me milk, cookies and a sugar pill and got me up to 35. Called 911 and I finally woke up to 4 EMT's in my bedroom. They fed me about a quart of an IV of 'sugar juice' and brought me back to the land of the living. I can't tell you how lucky I am. My cat was locked in the computer room and my ever-faithful dog was under the bed urging me on! I'm now doing physical therapy for my arm. The sugar event was due to a 'dumb-ass' move on my part. We'd eaten early and fell asleep on the couch so no snack before bed. Not a good plan. On a better note, we've got a lot of rain which we badly need. The sun's been out today but the temp only made it up to 45 degrees. Can Spring be far behind?!?!? I'm trying to convince my PT guy that I will take a lot longer to heal as I'm not 35 anymore! Prayers would be nice 'kids'. Thanx Pat (Damsgard) Hoglund

Another Classmate into my God Can. Good luck, Pat. Were pulling for your recovery.

And from the mailbox . . .

I received a nice note of encouragement from Larry Beary . . . Marilyn, I just resigned from doing our Car Club newsletter after 4 years, I can really appreciate how much work you put into it. There's never enough stuff to put into it. You spend all month collecting information and then you have to put it all together. Thank you, Thank you very much. :-) Larry Lots of good news from Pat (Callahan) Graham . . .
Dear Marilyn, After receiving your "nudge" I will update you on what I am up to. I have decided to get on with my life and last weekend we had a "3rd" birthday party for our granddaughter Katy. She is beautiful and we all had a wonderful time. I am beginning to get involved in scouting again. My grandson, Andy, is a Tiger scout and looking forward to doing fun things. We went to the "Pinewood Derby" car race this weekend but he didn't win. Maybe next year. I don't know if you are aware, but my son, John "Jocko" is an Eagle Scout with a Vigil in the Order of the Arrow. That's almost as much as you can gain before the age of 18. I am very proud of him and used to say that my "cleat marks" on his back will be a marker. (Only kidding, because he loved scouting.) Jack and Jocko went to Philmont on a "trek" back in 89 and it was declarled "The Death March." I am finally after one year getting my belongings out of boxes. It has been interesting to see how many pictures we collected during the last 40 years. WOW!!! I will be busy putting them into my computer for the future. I have recently been in contact with the family of my father. The Callahans. They live in Canada and I'm looking forward to discovering the other half of my family. On my mother's side I am a member of the Daughter's of the American Revolution. So, I know my mom's history. I will let you know. They came from Ireland. Right now I have to go to the store as we have had some snow and more on the grid so I have to stock up. I am knitting a sweater "shrug" for my daughter-in-law, Jana, and enjoying every minute. Her birthday is in February so I must hurry. I hope everybody is happy and healthy in this new year. Take care and my love to all. Pat And a P.S. from Pat . . . This 12 year old we get to see often here in Pittsburgh. She lives here. Isn't she wonderful? Pat

http://videos2view.net/2believe-JE.htm (youve gotta watch this video; amazing!)

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Sounds like Jack Place found an exciting place to retire . . . Branson, MO!
Hi Marilyn, Nothing real exciting here. Joann and I are well. Keeping busy. Joann is our church choir director and I sing in the choir and am head elder. Kids and grandkids are scattered all over the country - from California to Georgia. We went to most of the Christmas shows in Branson and took in Christmas at Silver Dollar City. Beautiful sunny day today. We are getting ready for a short trip to Eureka Springs. I wish you and all our classmates a happy and healthy new year. Jack Place

Don Lawrence, also living in southern Missouri, writes . . .

Things are going good for Me and Jeanne in southern MO. Weather is beautiful. Seems like we both are keeping busy. Jeanne has been making and selling little kids aprons. The bib part is an animal face. They are going over really big as she is selling them at the local coffee shop. I seem to keep busy fishing, Church, and am a commissioner for the road district. With all of the damage done to the roads with the rain last spring, it is keeping us busy getting them repaired. Love this weather but we do need moisture-hopefully not in the spring as last year. It was the 4th of July before we could get to our boat. Hope this finds everyone else well and enjoying our golden years. Don Lawrence

Karen Winterowd sends word that, as she calls it, they are still Beach Bums . . .
Hi Marilyn - A little thank you for all of your hard work!!!! And, yes, we are still enjoying South Padre Island. Some proud news. Daughter, Kristen is in Africa w/her Dad & assisting in a conference for the Messai (sic) women. There are a number of women from the U.S. assisting w/this but Kris is the R.N. along w/2 other Nurse Practitioners dealing w/health issues. I'm sure she will be coming home full of inspiration & lucky me, she will be coming down for a "Mom-visit" a week after she gets home! Enjoy your Spring like weather. Kisses, Karen An update from Harold Shewmaker and his family . . . The Shewmaker family is doing well. We had a wonderful Christmas, and as with our tradition all of our family was here and we had a blast. We always have Prime rib for dinner on Christmas day with all the trimmings. This year it was a 16 pounder to accommodate 14 of us. We look forward to having a great 2012. We plan to travel as much as we can mostly in the U.S., but our dog Murphy holds us back some. Anyone want an overweight Dachshund? We look forward to all of the class of 57 GTGS, and I hope to host one at Harolds Place sometime this year. We were Great Grandparents for the first time last year, and will have our second one this May. Life is good. Marilyn you are doing a great job with this Newsletter, and I know all of your classmates appreciate what you are doing, and how much work you put into it. Keep up the good work, and your computer safe. Hope to see everyone soon. Harold and Carolyn Shewmaker And my computer will be safe from any more crashes, since Harold & Carolyn introduced me to Carbonite !

I received a nice note from Gloria (Field) Yancey after having sent her the Jan NL via snail mail (she has no computer). . . Im doing fine. Ive been a widow for 17 yrs now. My husband was a Baptist Preacher. I have four kids .. a son, twin daughters and a younger daughter. I also have 9 Grandkids and 1 Greatgrandchild with another on the way, due in April. The Lord has been so good to me. I dont like N.C., but here I am. Gloria She recently moved from West Virginia to North Carolina, where her daughter lives. Her new mailing address is: 2719 Spring Breeze Way, Monroe, NC 28110.
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Eve (Cook) Hoygaard sends us an update from Colorado . . .

It seems like we have had February weather for months! Our weather includes some small and some significant snowfalls. Probably won't have a snow free lawn until Easter this year! Right now, I would really enjoy a few days where the view included palm trees! I decided to participate in the caucus system last Tuesday. Although I always vote, this was the first time I had done this. In Colorado, results are not binding and seems like a first round opportunity to show your personal support for one candidate even if you do not think they have any chance of moving ahead very much. I am really pretty much an independent and not excited about the options this year. Much too polarized again this time! However, I did have one interesting thing occur on Tuesday afternoon as we went for a drive and spotted a beautiful eagle in a nearby State Park! I knew there were eagles there but had not seen one before. I'm hoping to arrange for us to be in LS for the June events. It does involve planning so we'd be able to see the most family members whenever we are in MO. Eve

I HAVE ANOTHER FOOTBALL PLAYER TO WATCH! My grand-nephew (Georgeannes grandson, Ryan) will be playing at Benedictine College in Atchison, KS, starting next fall. Georgeanne & Larry live in Jefferson City, MO, so as I told her their trip to games will take them right by here and they can stop and pick me up! Im sure theyll get to every game, just as they have at Mizzou all these years.

Ryan Tanner of Jefferson City High School (seated, center) has signed a letter of intent to play football at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kan. Tanner was a two-time all-district selection at kicker for the Jays and holds the school record with 10 extra points in one game. Also seated are his parents Margie and Rod Tanner. Standing (from left) are assistant coach Lerone Briggs, head coach Ted LePage, assistant coach Mike Hall and assistant coach Kirk Obermiller.

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IMPORTANT NOTES:
(1) Eventually Im going to run out of my collection of photos from the 50s. If you have any that you would share with us, PLEASE send them to me. If you dont have the scanning option to email them, if you will snail mail them to me I will be happy to scan and send them back to you in good condition. Just need a little help here. Thx

(2) Save the date for A Taste of Lee's Summit

The Lee's Summit Educational Foundation's 13 th annual A Taste of Lee's Summit is on Saturday, March 3 from 6 - 10:00 p.m. at The Pavilion at John Knox Village. This fundraiser benefits the Educational Foundation's annual fund drive which provides Audio Enhancement Systems in all second grade classrooms, PEAK Classroom Grants and Technology Grants across the district and ensures future support through building the education endowment. The fundraiser also provides support for the Lee's Summit R-7 Music Parents and Great Beginnings Early Education Center. A Taste of Lee's Summit draws strong support from area businesses and corporations, and a sellout crowd of more than 600 is anticipated again this year. Sponsorship and table host opportunities are available. In addition, donations for live and silent auction items are also needed. The fast-paced evening will include live and silent auctions, special entertainment and excellent cuisine and beverages from the following restaurants and vendors: Costa Vida, J. Bean's, Jerry's Bait Shop, Jose Peppers, Neighborhood Cafe, Outback Steakhouse, Sheridan's Frozen Custard, The Fig Tree, The Filling Station, Waldo Pizza, Westside Bar & Grill, Hy-Vee, Central States Beverage and Gusto, Coffee Bistro. Advance tickets for this adult-only evening are required. Tickets are $60 per person, and attire is business casual. For more info about providing auction items, sponsoring the event or purchasing tickets, please contact Sheryl Franke at (816) 986-1015 or Sheryl.Franke@leesummit.k12.mo.us.

(3) Another reminder that the Golden 50 Reunion is coming this summer! Please put the following date on your calendar:

Sunday, June 10th, 2012

More information with be coming in March from the committee! Hope you plan to join us here at Lees Summit High School. It is also the 55th anniversary of our graduation so there will be special activities to celebrate that auspicious occasion. Expect a full and exciting weekend!

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Classmates birthdays coming in March . . .

March 2 -- Terry Reynolds March 4 -- Paul Bacon March 8 -- Doris (Wilson) Sellards March 10 -- Glenn Williams March 11 -- Phyllis (Perdue) Whiting March 15 -- J.C.Davis; Bob Jones (deceased) March 19 -- Betty (Casteel) Reed March 23 -- Bob Hoke March 25 -- Nancy Bumgarner (deceased) March 26 -- Janet (Snyder) Marr

Happy Birthday to you . . .

Submit your news to . . .

Marilyn (Prewitt) Williams 2813 NE Kendallwood Pkwy #4 Gladstone, MO 64119 (816)437-9422; cell (620)224-6623 marilynwms@kc.rr.com . . and hope youve had a

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