Return to Sender

These classmates have moved and left no forwarding information:
Greg Reynolds
David Niles
Richard Sherwood
Michael Brown
Art Johnson
Randy Saltern
Cheryl Bumpus Smith
Cindy Case Smallman
Trish Novak Benton
Mike Kurgan
Martin Nichols
Bonnie Barnhart Riggs
Janet Green

Heard from the following classmates

Joyce Cook Neveldine

Joanne Cummins Gillette

Cinda Meachem Sutton

Jim Carroll

Pat Gaulin Hackman

Dan Sheedy

Jamie Steele

Larry Shipps

Yvonne Lindsay Truman

Kirsten Mackey Fleisher

Nancy Martin white

Doug Bowman

Happy Thanksgiving

Mailing for Reunion

A fairly sizable mailing has gone out for those without emails and to those who have never responded to emails and to those I thought might not read emails. Hope a hard copy does the trick.

Debby Larus Doolittle

My husband John Butler last fall with our dogs

Mavis and Bailey. The beard is gone now. :)

Frank Carroll

Frank's out in CA trying to straighten out his rental situation. His tenant stopped paying rent so he had to head out there and clear things up. Turns out, there's a bit of maintenance that has to be done so he'll be out there for awhile.

A Place to Stay

If you can offer a classmate a place to stay for the reunion, please let us know. There will be a lot of people traveling into the area.

Donations

To all classmates planning to attend Reunion 45

Please consider donating some cash for the reunion for operating expenses.

• postage for mailings to people without email
• cost of website
• supplies like nametags
• directory printing
• tribute display -photos

You can make donations through the Reunion website. Just look for the donation page. There is a process and transaction fee on all credit cards. If you'd like to mail a check to me that is fine too.

There have been a couple of generous classmates, but I would hope many of you will also help out.

VOTE TODAY

Remember to VOTE Today

Quote of the Day

This (the reunion) sounds great. I can’t participate in the planning but can’t wait to come. Ann Whitney Breihan

Reunion 45

Favors are OUT for the reunion. Absolutely everyone who responded said NO. None of us need anymore extra stuff.

Phil Evans

Just got back a week ago from a trip over to Italy and visiting several countries around the Mediterranean. Enjoyed Rome, Tuscany, and particularly Italy's western seacoast.

Marlo Thomas in St. Louis

Actress Marlo Thomas poses with husband Phil Donahue during a book signing party in St. Louis on October 27, 2010. In her new autobiography, 'Growing Up Laughing: My Story and the Story of Funny,' the actress recalls her father, Danny Thomas, and his comedian friends. Thomas, who is active with the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis also used her time to talk about how her father, actor Danny Thomas founded the hospital. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Good Feedback

Am getting some really good feedback from my most recent post about Reunion 45.
Have heard from:
Phil Evans
Glenn Prestwich
Dave Wells
Melinda Mussi Lockwood
Camilla Zankowski Daniels
Dyke Chapman
Dan McCabe
Tom Weller
Dan Sheedy
Sharon Davis Sprague
Cathy Lyon
Dave Neary
Sandy Jackson Epoch
Dave Vermilya
Joyce Powell Donohoe
Larry Shipps
Larry English
Kirsten Mackey
Maria Pulos Levy
Jim Myers
Lee Adams Lerch
Dan McCabe
Tom Weller
Dan Sheedy
Sharon Davis Sprague
Cathy Lyon
Dave Neary
Sandy Jackson Epoch
Dave Vermilya
Joyce Powell Donohoe
Lee Adams Lerch

The Whitetail Restaurant

This is where we'll have the Friday reunion party and the Saturday buffet dinner

Check out the New Website for Reunion45

I've created a 45th REUNION website. Please go there for information. You'll be able to pay for your tickets there. See facts, maps, and of course more photos.

http://www.reunion45fm66.myevent.com/

Reunion 45

Be on the look out for information on the 45th reunion

October 14, 15, 16, 2011

The Passing of FM Grad Jeff Gates

Jeffrey Gates



John Jeffery Gates, 64 of Cicero, NY, died Sunday at home surrounded by his family.Born in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of the late John and the late Jean (Carr) Gates. John was a United States Air Force Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He was Sergeant, employed by the Onondaga County Sheriffs Dept. K-9 unit, retiring after 32 years.He is survived by his wife, Donna (Sobello) Gates; two sons, Christopher (Toni) Gates and Matthew (Jeanna); 2 grandchildren, Jackson and Miabella; two sisters, Pamilla Bobilin of FL and Kristine Miller of NH and two brothers, Steven Gates of Syracuse and Gregg Gates of NJ.Friends my call Wednesday from 4-9 at the SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES Funeral Home, 209 N. Main St., N. Syracuse. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10:00 am at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, the family request donation in John’s name be sent to CNY SPCA, 5878 E. Molloy Syracuse, NY 13211 or Hospice of Central NY, 990 7th North St. Liverpool, NY 13088.

REUNION 45 Class of 1966

Just a reminder, the reunion is now EXACTLY one year away.

October 14, 15, 16, 2011

Both to be held at the WhiteTail Restaurant on Cheese Factory Road just a few miles past the high school.

Am working on the details now. Any questions let me know.

A Few Hellos

Heard from a few classmates recently:

Sandy Tice Flanders
Penrose Zimmerman Jackson
Bill Hall
Dan McCabe

What to do if your wallet goes missing.

From AARP Bulletin September 2010

"If your wallet goes missing, here's what to do:

• immediately call all your credit card companies to request an "account number change."
• change passwords to ensure that your account can't be opened by an identity thief.
• file a report with the police
• request a fraud alert be put on the credit accounts
• ask the DMV to put a "flag" on your license file.
• notify your bank.
• check your credit history about two weeks later.

by Sid Kirchheimer

What should I shred, and when?

From the AARP September 2010 Bulletin

"Shred everything with your signature, birth date, Social Security number, account numbers, passwords or PINs. When? Shred credit card statements after 45 days unless you need them for proof of purchase or for tax purposes. Shred bank deposit slips and ATM and credit card receipts as soon as the transactions appear on statements. Shred bank statements, pay stubs and medical bills after one year. Save indefinitely any paperwork that is related to taxes, mortgage payments, improvements on your home, and medical and prescription records."

by Sid Kirchheimer

Our house

This is the year my husband and I decided to upgrade some stuff in and around our house. First, I bought myself a new vehicle -- a 2010 Subaru Outback -- steel grey with black interior. Very nice. We decided to keep our Ford Explorer so we have three vehicles. We now have to make room in the garage in the 3rd bay which now houses a golf cart. Don't ask.

We had the counters in the kitchen replaced with granite and put in stainless steel appliances. The latest was a new microwave. Have also been working on the landscape of the yard. And now, since we have a cedar sided house, we have just accepted a bid to clean and stain the siding. We looked into replacing the siding, but that's just out of the question.

September Finally Magazine

http://www.finallymagazine.com/

The magazine for those of us born around 1948

Baby Boomers

45th Reunion

Our 45th Reunion is now one year away.

We have a place for the Friday and Saturday events.
It's the Whitetail on Cheese Factory Rd. in Manlius.
Take a look at their website. http://www.woodcrestgolfclub.com/thewhitetail.php

Details have not been worked out yet. They will follow soon.