Planning coming up in 2010

(Logo from the 50th year reunion held in 2005)

Now that the New Year will soon be with us, we are reminding all class members that the Planning Committee will be launching some sessions in the near future. We will announce the Day, Place and time within the month of January. If you have any changes in addresses, or if you know of any changes in Class members addresses, e-mail address or change in telephone numbers, please send them in. e-mail all changes to: charbett@comcast.net

If you would like to be on the Class of 55 Planning committee for the 55th. get-together, please let us know!

1909 Facts sent in by Karen Jackson

1909 Ford Model R

Show this to your children, grandchildren and friends
THE YEAR 1909
This will boggle your mind, I know it did mine! The year is 1909. One hundred years ago. What a difference a century makes! Here are some statistics for the Year 1909 :
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The average life expectancy was 47 years.
Fuel for this car was sold in drug stores only.
Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub.
Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.
There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles
of paved roads..
The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.
The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower!
The average wage in 1909 was 22 cents per hour.
The average worker made between $200 and $400 per year ..
A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year, A dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.
More than 95 percent of all births took place at HOME .
Ninety percent of all doctors had NO COLLEGE EDUCATION!
Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which
were condemned in the press AND the government as 'substandard. '
Sugar cost four cents a pound.
Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.
Coffee was fifteen cents a pound.
Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used
Borax or egg yolks for shampoo.
Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from
entering into their country for any reason.
Five leading causes of death were:
1. Pneumonia and influenza 2. Tuberculosis 3. Diarrhea 4. Heart disease 5. Stroke
The American flag had 45 stars.
The population of Las Vegas, Nevada, was only 30!!!!
Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and iced tea hadn't been invented yet.
There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day.
Two out of every 10 adults couldn't read or write
(Eighteen percent of households had at least one full-time servant or domestic help.
There were about 230 reported murders in the ENTIRE ! U.S.A.!
Plus one more sad thought; 95 percent of the taxes we have now did not exist in 1909
I am now going to forward this to someone else without typing it myself. From there, it will be sent to others all over the WORLD - all in a matter of seconds!
Try to imagine what it may be like in another 100 years.
IT STAGGERS THE MIND

See you all in the Summer of 2010 for the 55th Class get-together!

Let's Think ahead...

It will soon be 2010 and into the year of the Class of 55's 55th get-together. It's time for us to think ahead and get a few things going.

It has been called to our attention that many of you classmates have changed addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. With that in mind, we are asking each of you to please let the committee know if you have changes in any of these areas.

We will soon be contacting each class member with up dates in the planning and we will be needing all new addresses etc. You can help us get a jump start by submitting all changes to the committee at: Class of 55, 7 Kayla Drive, Montesano, WA 98563. or, send in all your information to: charbett@comcast.net

Thanks in advance for helping us out by getting in your information early!!!

A car from our era...1955

1956 Ford Skyliner (Glasstop) We restored this car in 1988 from an original car that came from the Indian reservation here on Vancouver Island. It is full power with all options.

1956 Meteor Crown Victoria We restored this car in 1990 and drove it to Ocean Shores Washington for its first drive. It is full power with all accessories except "air".

Robert Buchholz, (Louise Fox Buchholz husband) sent in some photos of some beautifully restored cars of our era. Here is a beauty...a 1955 Merc Sun Valley with full "skylight" and that long Conteniental Kit chrome wrapped spare tire...oh those were the days!

Class of "55" member mentioned in Vidette

In the "Flashback" section of the local paper "The Vidette"...a Class of "55" member is mentioned in the Pages of the Past...

50 years ago...Sept. 17, 1959...

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sandberg took their daughter, Winifred, to Tacoma on Sunday to take the train for New York on the first step of her journey to Nepal, where she will serve three years as a medical missionary at Kathmandu, in charge of the laboratory at the United Mission Hospital, which is in an old palace. From New York, Winifred will go by ship to Bombay, then by train to northern India, and probably fly on to Kathmandu.

Three Class of 55 attend the class of 56 mini-reunion

Marlene Case Cedell, Charlie Crass and Maxine Fulmer Vogt

The Class of 56 held a reunion picnic at Friends landing on Friday. Since some of the class of 55 have married or were siblings or friends of the Class of 56 members, three class of 55 were in attendance.

Those who attended were: Maxine Fulmer Vogt, Charlie Crass and Marlene Case Cedell.

It was great to be invited to the event and also great to see all in attendance. The Class of 56 had 29 class members or guests in attendance.

Thanks Class of 56 for including some of the class of 55 at your event!

Submitted photo of 50th reunion held in 2005

We are looking forward to the 55th Reunion to be held in the summer of 2010. The Class planning committee will meet sometime after January to decide the location and time for the 55th class reunion. If you would like to be on the Class planning committee, please let us know and we will let you know when and where the first meeting will take place. You may contact the class at: charbett@comcast.net and let us know of your interest.

Start sending in your suggestions for the 55th Class reunion and let us know if you prefer a single evening event or a Friday evening event, a Saturday evening Dinner or a Sunday afternoon picnic.

Remember, you can make your comments by clicking "comment" at the bottom of this post and send in your info.

Thanks!

CANCELATION OF CLASS EVENT!

Evelyn has asked to announce that due to last minute conflicts, the scheduled Class of "55" get-together scheduled for Monday, August 10th, has been CANCELED! If you had planned to attend this event, please take this scheduled event off your calendar.

The Class Reunion Committee will be scheduling a planning meeting after January of 2010 to plan for the 55th Reunion for the Summer of 2010. If you would like to be on this committee, please contact us at: charbett@comcast.net and let us know!

Thanks to all!!!!!

Evelyn

Class of 55 Get-together in the late 80's

Update on the Class of 55 get-together coming up on Monday, August 10th , 11:30 a.m. at the El Rancho Restaurant in Montesano. Hosting the event is Evelyn Vincent Dailey. Evelyn's computer is still down at this time, so please e-mail to: charbett@comcast.net if you are unable to attend but wish to send in a message letting us know what has been happening in your life.

So far, there has been around a dozen replies with 6 confirming their attendance. We have also received several e-mail replies with updated information. Thanks to all who have written in.

E-mail and cards have been sent to all known classmates with the August 10th event. If you did not receive an announcement, please let us know!

You may also reply right here on the blog site. Just open on the "comment" tab and leave your message. Thanks!

Looking forward to seeing as many classmates that are able to attend the Class get-together!

Response for the Monday August 10th get-together

So far, these are the responses to the Class of 55 Monday August 10th Get-together...

Plan to Attend: Evelyn Vincent Dailey, Charlie & Betty Crass, Dorothy Davidson Mosley, Rosella Phillips Smith & Guest, Cara Jean Corder.

Unable to Attend: John Mustard (submitted e-mail), Maxine Fulmer Vogt, Carole Hockett Wilson, Richard Keltner.

More will be added as they come in...

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Class of 55 get-together August 10th

The Class of "55" will get together for an informal lunch and visiting on Monday, August 10th at 11:30 a.m. at El Rancho Restaurant in Montesano. Come for a time of visiting and sharing lunch together at the corner of Main and Pioneer on Aug. 10th.

Each one will choose their own selection from the menu at a price range of their choice. A great time for visiting and catching up on all the happenings of class members.

See you there...on Monday, August 10th, 11:30 a.m. til....whatever!

Thanks to Evelyn Vincent Dailey for planning this event!

JUST ADDED...hit the comment line below and sign in and let us know if you plan to attend this August 10th event. Just list your name and YES if you will attend. Thanks!

"Watcha doin' Today?

Have you ever been there, done this?

Evelyn Vincent Dailey Chooses Place and Time

Evelyn has chosen the place and time for the informal Class of "55" get together. Monday, August 10th at 11:30 a.m at the "El Ranchon Mexican Restaurant" in Downtown Montesano. The El Ranchon is on the North East corner of Main and Pioneer at the stoplight. (the only stoplight in Montesano!)

Plan to attend this informal Class get together in August. This is not a class reunion, just a time for classmates to gather and renew old acquaintance's...(note the word old!)...It will be a great time to meet together to chat and eat lunch together. Each one will have the opportunity to select an item of their choice from the menu at a price range of your own choosing. So come on out Monday, August 10th at 11:30 a.m. and share in a time of relaxation and visiting...SEE YOU THERE! Please mark your calendar now so you won't forget!!!!!

If you correspond with any of our classmates, Please pass on this information to them. Thanks!

Evelyn Plans an informal Class Get-together

Evelyn Vincent Dailey has offered to plan an Informal Class Get-together in August. This event will be strictly informal and will be held in Monte sometime in August. She is planning a restaurant with a buffet so that those attending may choose a menu of their choice.

Start thinking about a day in August that you think would work for all those in the area to get together and visit, eat and visit...Let Evelyn know if you have any suggestions for the get-together.

Contact Evelyn @... edailey@toledotel.com and give her your support for the informal and unofficial Class get-together in August!

This unofficial Class gathering is not to be confused with a Class Reunion. Come if you can and enjoy the day!

Some Old Folks Jokes...Who Sent these in????

Garage Door
Garage DoorThe boss walked into the office one morning not knowing his zipper was down and his fly area wide open. His assistant walked up to him and said, 'This morning when you left your house, did you close your garage door?' The boss told her he knew he'd closed the garage door, and walked into his office puzzled by the question.As he finished his paperwork, he suddenly noticed his fly was open, and zipped it up. He then understood his assistant's question about his 'garage door.'He headed out for a cup of coffee and paused by her desk to ask, 'When my garage door was open, did you see my Hummer parked in there?'She smiled and said, 'No, I didn't. All I saw was an old minivan with two flat tires.'

What goes around, comes around
Two elderly gentlemen from a retirement center were sitting on a bench under a tree when one turns to the other and says: 'Slim, I'm 83 years old now and I'm just full of aches and pains. I know you're about my age. How do you feel?' Slim says, 'I feel just like a newborn baby.' 'Really!? Like a newborn baby!?' 'Yep.. No hair, no teeth, and I think I just wet my pants.'

What ever it takes
A senior citizen said to his eighty-year old buddy: 'So I hear you're getting married?' 'Yep!' 'Do I know her?' 'Nope!' 'This woman, is she good looking?' 'Not really.' 'Is she a good cook?' 'Naw, she can't cook too well.' 'Does she have lots of money?' 'Nope! Poor as a church mouse.' 'Well, then, is she good in bed?' 'I don't know.' 'Why in the world do you want to marry her then?' 'Because she can still drive!'

Huh...whad'ya say?
Three old guys are out walking. First one says, 'Windy, isn't it?' Second one says, 'No, it's Thursday!' Third one says, 'So am I. Let's go get a beer.'

Those darn hearing aids!
Morris, an 82 year-old man, went to the doctor to get a physical. A few days later, the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm. A couple of days later, the doctor spoke to Morris and said, 'You're really doing great, aren't you?' Morris replied, 'Just doing what you said, Doc: 'Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.'' The doctor said, 'I didn't say that. I said, 'You've got a heart murmur; be careful.'

Banana Split
One more. . .! A little old man shuffled slowly into an ice cream parlor and pulled himself slowly, painfully, up onto a stool.. After catching his breath, he ordered a banana split. The waitress asked kindly, 'Crushed nuts?' 'No,' he replied, 'Arthritis.'

Deer having breakfast!

Maxine Fullmer Vogt sends in the strangest things!!! this link is of Deer having breakfast! No, not Deer being breakfast, having breakfast!

Click on the site and enjoy!

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/316898/deer_for_breakfast_in_texas/

Take a trip down Memory Lane...follow the link

If you want to take a trip down Memory Lane, click on the link below and enjoy...it will bring back many memories!

http://www.billsretroworld.com/RETROLIFE.HTM

Another photo of times past

Mrs. Dombroski's class: Front row, Kenny Cornwell, Dale Minasso, Charlie Crass, Kenny Thompson, Leslie Shorey, (2) Sharon Carter, Carlene Randall, Gerildene Carter, Corlis Roberts, ?, Muriel Fuqway, _____Green, Dorothy Davidson, (3) ?, Frank Cokley, Douglas Sergant, Lloyd Sundberg, Dennis Baker, Clarence Valentine, ?, (4) ?, Patricia Evans, Marilyn Rogers, ?, Louise Overbow, JoAnn Galloway, Evelyn Vincent.

If you know the year, please let us know!

A Special Announcement from Emily Lukin and Family

Emily Lukin and Family sent in this Special Announcement and Invitation to Max Lukin's Celebration of Life. Along with this announcement, Emily included this:

"To all, Please keep us in your prayers.

Thank you,

Emily and family"

This interesting photo was found on line with a strange caption: "The Sleepy Little Town of Montesano at the Western exit of town...They ticket a lot in this town, so Drive Slow!"

We could say a lot more about Montesano than that!!! Guess ya gotta live here to know more about it!!!!

Thought all you MHS Alumni would get a kick out of this!

Classmates respond...

Classmates respond...
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Would you please get me an address so that I may respond? I know how much cards mean at a time like this.
Thanks,
Emily Lukin

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Thanks for keeping us aware of the happenings of our classmates. I do appreciate it very much.
Hope everything is going well with everyone...I am busy, as we all are. I became a Guardian ad Litem 2 years ago...not easy, but that is where God wants me at this time. I am also a Ham radio operator and serving in Emergency Radio Services in Centralia. Taking a CERT class also.....I'm trying to keep ahead of old age...I'll let you know if it works. At least I don't have much time to get into mischief.
"It would be nice if some of us could get together sometime for coffee or lunch....before we all dwindle away."
Thanks again....
Evelyn Daily

(editors note:) Evelyn has a good idea of getting together for coffee or lunch...before more are gone...we should give this some thought and come up with a plan...What do you think?

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I guess we are entering an area that I have not wanted to deal with. It is such a sad thing to lose people. It makes me nervous to think that some day my time will come. Don't think I will deal with it very well. Best wishes to all,
Les Shorey

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(phone conversation) I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Eli, it is so sad that he lost his wife just a few days before his passing. I think this is a time of life where we really do begin to think of it more.
Lila Scott

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(phone conversation) I just wanted to let you know that Eli Prkut passed away early this morning at Veterans Hospital in Seattle. Eli had a massive stroke and died just a few days later. I just talked to his brother Ed on the phone and he said that his wife Marie had just died suddenly a few days ago. I'm not sure of any more details but will let you know if I hear more.
Tom Gruhn

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It is sad to hear of another classmate passing. Doubly sad in the fact that Eli had just lost his wife Marie a few days earlier. We will pass on the classes condolences to his family and to his brother Ed Prkut and their families.
Charlie Crass

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As a class member of the Montesano High School Class of "55", I send my sympathy to Eli's family and to his brother Ed and his family. Eli will be missed and appreciated. I will always remember going through school with Eli and getting to know him. Best regards to all.
(name withheld by request)

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Daily World Obituaries

Eli Prkut

Seattle--Former Harborite Eli Prkut of Tacoma died Monday, May 11, 2009, in the Veterans Hospital in Seattle. He was 72

He was a graduate of the Montesano High School, Class of 1955 and had served in the United States Navy.

At his request, no service will be held.

The "In Memory" page is updated

It is with sadness that we update the "In Memory" page again. Eli Prkut has been added with the announcement of his passing today, 5-12-09.

From top to bottom: Lawrence Louthan, Richard Kiliz, Carol Spangler, Charlotte Satterstrom, Mary Bea Dickenson, Bonnie Bennifield, Joanna Christensen, Sharon Virville, Dave Colton, Eloise Anker, Marion Durrin, Mr. Donald Hoyt, Class Advisor, Fred Willis, Max Lukin and Eli Prkut.

Another change in the "In Memory Page"

A new e-mail to add to the list

Lila has scouted out a new e-mail...for Ed Dierick and his wife Evelyn. Please up-date your Class e-mail list with the following information.

evelyndierick@gmail.com

Thanks to Lila and Evelyn for sending in this new information!

Another Classmate passes...

It is sad to report that another Classmate of the Class of "55" has passed away. Eli Prkut suffered a massive stroke last week and died today. He had just lost his wife Marie less than a week ago when she passed away suddenly. It is with sadness that we announce this news regarding Eli. We will provide more information as it is received.

The Class of "55" started way back in 1941

5 YEAR OLD KINDERGARTEN 1942

Row 1 - Miss Allert, Janet Christian, Marion , Marilyn Monticello, Edna , Winifred Sandberg, Kay , Lila LaBreck, Bobbette Watters, and Patsy Thaanum.

Row 2 - Jackie , Victor , Bobby , Dick Keller, Gary , Richie Kiliz, Danny , Don Millich, Earl Wilder, Jimmie Moch, Andy Furnia, and Stanley Thompson.

4 YEAR OLD KINDERGARTEN 1941

Row 1 - Miss Allert, Barbara Pearson, Louisa Capriotti, June Althusius, Maxine Fullmer, Charlotte Satterstrom, Lila LaBreck, Marilyn Monticello, and Janet Christian.

Row 2 - Stanley Thompson, Pat , Richie Kiliz, Jimmie Moch and Burt Smith.

More Grade School Photos to follow...Look for new ones over the next few weeks.

Photos of the Class of "55" in 1990's Class Get-Together

Relaxing and visiting at the informal get-together

in the 90's. The group gathering in the 90's

The Class of "55" has been good to gather whenever the opportunity arises!...Remember, the 55th Class reunion will be held the Summer of 2010!

OK...for those who have asked, here are the names for those in the group photo: Back row, JoAnn, Earl, Tom, Jim, Rosella, Richard, Charlie, Marion's half face, Max, Pete, Evelyn, Maxine, Carlene, Robert and Sharon. Front row: John, Louisa, Elsie, Lila, Willa Mae (leaning over) Dorothy & Jean Marie.

Here is some 1955 Trivia...

1955 Was The Year...

January 18, 1955 Kevin Costner was born
January 19, 1955 "The Millionaire" TV program premiered on CBS
January 19, 1955 President Eisenhower was the first president to have a news conference for TV
February 12, 1955 President Eisenhower sent the first US advisors to South Vietnam
February 15, 1955 First pilot plant announceed that they produced man made diamonds
March 3, 1955 Elivis Presely made his first TV appearance
March 19, 1955 (Walter) Bruce Willis was born
April 15, 1955 Ray Kroc started the fast food chain, McDonalds
April 18, 1955 Albert Einstein, developer of the relativity theory, died
April 22, 1955 Congress ordered all US coins to say, "In God We Trust"
May 5, 1955 Us performed nuclear test at Nevada test site
May 14, 1955 Us performed nuclear test in the Pacific Ocean
May 31, 1955 Supreme Court ordered school integration "with all deliberate speed"
June 19, 1955 Mickey Mantel hit his career home run, number 100
June 23, 1955 Walt Disney's "Lady and the Tramp" was released
June 27, 1955 First automobile seat belt legislation enacted in Illinois
July 2, 1955 The "Lawrence Welk Show" premiered on ABC
July 17, 1955 The theme park, Disneyland, first opened its gates
August 12, 1955 President Eisenhower raised minimum wage from $0.75 to $1.00 an hour
August 20, 1955 The first airplane exceeded 1800 miles per hour
September 24, 1955 President Eisenhower had a heart attack while vacationing in Denver
September 26, 1955 The New York Stock Exchange had the worst price decline since 1929
September 30, 1955 James Dean was killed in an automobile crash
October 3, 1955 The "Mickey Mouse Club" first premiered
October 3, 1955 The Soviet battle ship "Novorossiisk" striked a World War II mine in the Baltic Sea
November 3, 1955 The first virus was crystallized
November 7, 1955 Supreme Court of Baltimore banned segregation in public recreational areas
November 29, 1955 The comedian Howie Mandel was born
December 1, 1955 Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a city bus
December 19, 1955 Carl Perkins recorded "Blue Suede Shoes"
December 29, 1955 Barbara Streisand first recorded "You'll Never Know" at the age of thirteen

Long lost photo of 50th Reunion sent in!

This long lost photo of the Class of 55 at the 50th Reunion in 2005 was sent in by an anonymous sender. No reference as to who took the photo was listed. Taken at the evening banquet.

OK...a request has come in to identify everyone...here goes: Back row from Left to Right...Winifred, Charlie, Marlene, Jack's top of head, Rosella, Jean Marie, Marion, Maxine, Stanley, Louise, Evelyn, Richard, Melvin, Tom, Leonard, Burt's half face, Ed, Bobbette, Max, Louisa, Frank, & Earl. Front Row, Left to Right...Carole, Jim, Pat Clemons, Lila, Robert, Elsie and John.

Maxine Vogt sent this catchy youtube video that really makes you want to join in. Thanks Maxine for sharing this video that "picks-up your day!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq6b9bMBXpg

This video proves that you can really pass on enthusiasm! Click on the site and enjoy

Thanks Maxine!

Thanks for this new Up-date!...as of 4-9-09

We have received a new up date from Burt and Dixie Smith: And we quote..." Because of too much junk e-mail, we have changed our e-mail address to:

Burt and Dixie Smith dlbsmith@epud.net

We will keep in touch with any more changes."

Thanks, Burt and Dixie 4-9-09

If any of you other classmates have up dates, please send them in. Thanks!

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Contacts from Classmates

Over the past few weeks, we have received several contacts from Class members. They are posted in no particular order:

Responses after Max Lukin's obit

Thanks for sharing the news. I was so glad to read that Lila included the class on the card.
Emili and I had a brief, but meaningful, exchange after our supper meeting. She expressed her deep faith in God and how she had no idea how non-believers could exist without the help of God. I know that now she is living out her faith that she expressed to me.
Stay in touch,
Len Salvig
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I just got an email from Judy Andrews this morning telling me about Max's death. I was so sorry to hear that. I then looked on my old Juno account and found your email to me. I don't look on that anymore, because I am now on Comcast. My email address is:
maxinevogt@comcast.net.
Your friend, Maxine Vogt
Please note Maxine's new e-mail address
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Thank you for keeping us in the"loop"sorry to hear of Max. This process of getting to heaven is just not easy..
Ted is now going to Cardiac Rehab..it took 2 months before he could get in or even felt like the work-out..which starts slowly.. but just gets so tired so easy.
We are finally getting some rain.. maybe we have about 8 inches since july.. so please do share some moreThanks again and God Bless
JM Jean Marie Studer
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Thanks for letting me know about Max Lukin. I just let Maxine V. know about it b/c she didn't have your email address so I gave her that also. Hope all is well with you. I have moved to Sherwood, OR and don't know if you have my new address and phone # so will give that to you now: 21843 SW Sherwood Blvd. #105
Sherwood, OR 97140 Phone #: (503) 610-1053
Thanks for keeping me posted! Remember, I cannot receive attachments or photos since I only have a mail station. Thanks!
Judy Trinner/Andrews
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I wanted to make sure you had JoAnn's address.. so gave her a call.. sure enough they have changed it again..
r_jo_york@hotmail.com (note the _ _ in the spaces in the e-mail address) I forwarded your news of Max onto her.. and made her promise to go and check her emails..golly I can't go a day or (less) without checking mine..
Jean Marie Studer
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Thanks for letting us all know about Max. I don't know if you knew I lost my Ray a couple years ago so I know what Emily will have to go through. Not fun!! Quite a huge adjustment that no one could have told me. It's been tough. Thanks to family, friends and prayers I am getting through this adjustment.
I have been down in Arizona again this winter. What a winter to be away from home. I hope the weather people will consider this an once in a lifetime winter as I will be spending my next ones at home in Vancouver. I'll have to get my web feet and moss on my back again. Have sold my place down here and will head home in April.
Thanks again. Rosella
Rosella Smith
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Thank you so much for letting me know about Max. May God Bless and be with his family.Dorothy Mosley
Dorothy Davidson Mosley
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Just a quick second note to sayI didn't know Marion Durrin had passed. So sorry to hear that also.If you have the time please let me know who else has passed from our class. I remember Joanna, but i didn't know who else. Yes i still live in Lakewood. My husband has had alot of health issues this past year. Doctors don't have a clue or an answer to his problems. So we take one day at a time.
Dorothy Davidson Mosley
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Hi..I finally got to read the email..Thank you for the info. The classmates are getting smaller in number! JoAnn
JoAnn York
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Great Going.. I don't know how to Blog.. but guess I can learn..or have one of my grandkids teach me.. I can always..just email ..oh and I am still learning to tex..but just give me an old typewriter..
Anyway.. thank you for the great communication ability..and we look forward to the Reunion..oh which ocean liner will we be taking? wouldn't it be fun to go to Alaska.. take a side trip over to the classmates..whichever there.. or would it be better to Cruise to Holland and have Winnie come pick all of us up..
We don't have a lot of news only that Ted is much better..(PTL) now attending Cardiac Rehab- 3 days a week he drives down and it has really been good improvement.
We will be driving our RV to Golden Colo.. for Grandson's Graduation in May..in Aug. head to NW for annual reunion along the Columbia River and always look forward to seeing all of your family. Ted has a class of 49 reunion on Aug 15th..
Please open the Attached Button on the right.. for some 72 degree weather we had today.. Beautiful.
God Bless
Jean Marie and Ted Studer
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Do you have Emili’s address? Having just lost my only son, I know how cards help. Bobbe Andersen
Bobbette Andersen
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Let me know when you are getting together for the Class 55th planning. I will gladly help.
Bobbe Andersen
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I talked to Paul Willis. Fred passed away in October 2008, but is buried here in Montesano. Paul didn't put anything in the paper, because Fred had not been around here for a long time, thinks maybe he should have though.
I am working on Burt Smith. Pam Valentine has the same email address we do, so will have to try Darlene. He lives in the same place and is alive! Yeh!
Lila Scott
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OK, here is Burt's email address.
bodlsmith@epud.net Burt Oliver and Dixie L. Smith
Lila
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Greetings from Oregon ---- Thank you for sending the info about the Class Blog --- I enjoyed reading thru it very much, except for the parts about Coach Ryan,Freddie Willis and my buddy Max, --- I'm glad that Dixie and I were able to go up to see Max and Emily last summer.---
Whoever put the Class Blog together did a very good job ---
If we need to change our E-mail address again I will let you know what it is.
Thanks again ---
Burt Smith
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Updated In Memory Page

This is an update on the "In Memory" page as of 4-1-09. Lawrence Louthan, Richard Kiliz, Carol Spangler, Charlotte Satterstrom, Mary Bea Dickenson, Bonnie Benefield, Joanna Christensen, Sharon Virville, David Colton, Eloise Anker, Marion Durrin, Mr. Donald Hoyt, Class Advisor, Fred Willis and Max Lukin.

Another up-dated post. NEW E-MAIL

Please add this up-date to your e-mail list of classmembers:

Burt Smith: New e-mail for Burt O. Smith
bodlsmith@epud.net Burt Oliver and Dixie L. Smith

Once again, Thanks to Lila Scott for scouting out this new information.

If any of you class members have up-dates, please send them in

Thanks!

Another Class Member Passes

Thanks to Lila Scott for receiving the latest information on Fred Willis.

Fred Willis

Fred's brother, Paul Willis reports that Fred passed away in October of 2008 in Ridgecrest, California. Fred's ashes were buried in the family plot on October 3rd, 2008, in the Wynooche Cemetery here in Montesano. Fred was 73 at the time of his passing.

Paul apologized for not announcing it in the local paper at the time and said he didn't realize there would be any around that would have remembered his brother.

The Class of "55" recognizes Fred as a memorable member of the Class and extends a belated condolence to the family.

Montesano High School "Class of 55"

This blog site is now available to all Class of 55 classmembers. Check in and look it over...you may make comments by clicking the "comment" section at the lower right hand corner of each post. Let us know of any happenings or up-dates you have to share.

Thanks for visiting the Class of 55 Blogspot!

(to view all posted blogs, click on "2009" to the right in "Blog Archive" and scroll down)

Hello to all Classmembers of the Class of "55"

Welcome to the "Class of 55" Blog...This spot will be open to all classmembers to check in and view all up-dates and to leave your comments.

This Blog is perhaps the best way to keep in touch and a great way for us to plan the 55th get-together coming up the Summer of 2010.

Although it sounds like a long time away, it will soon be 2010 and plans will start taking shape as we near the target date.

Please send in any changes in your addresses, telephone #'s and e-mail.

By keeping touch we will have all information at hand to ease

Class of 55 to hold 55th Reunion in the Summer of 2010

At the 50th Class Reunion, the Class of 55 voted to hold a "55th" Reunion in the Summer of 2010. More details will be planned after January to decide the date and place. Look for further announcements from time to time for up-dates on the 55th Reunion.

Class of "55" 55th Reunion Planning Committee.

Send in all your updated addresses, telephone #'s, Cell phone and e-mail addresses to: Class of 55, 7 Kayla Drive, Montesano, WA 98563 or, send in photos and information to: charbett@comcast.net

Obit from Palmer, AK, recent.

Max A. Lukin
Long time Alaska resident, Max A. Lukin, 71, passed away February 28, 2009 at his home after a long fight with cancer while surrounded by his devoted family. A memorial service is being held at The Church of the Nazarene in Palmer, AK, Saturday, March 7th at 2:00 p.m.
Max is survived by Emily, his wife of 41 years, his children; Carlene and Mike Hurd of Sumner, WA, Martin and Oksana Lukin of Sumner, WA, Lorraine and Robert Bartlett of Roy, WA, Dean and Maija Lukin of Kotzebue, AK. He also enjoyed spending time with his 15 grandchildren.
Max came to Alaska in 1960 to log Southeast, AK timber after working for various timber companies in the Pacific Northwest. He moved to Ketchikan in 1975 and became a well known and respected bush pilot. In 2003, Max and Emily moved to Palmer, AK.
Max has touched many lives with his gentle smile and helpful ways. He enjoyed flying, hunting, and fishing. Most importantly, he loved making memories with his family and friends.
There will be a celebration of life gathering in Ketchikan in June where we will lay his ashes to rest. Date to be decided.

Local Obituaries list former Coach/teacher

Both the local Aberdeen Daily World and the Montesano Vidette list a former Coach/teacher of Montesano High School during our High School days.

Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan of Wanah in Honolulu, Hawaii, died on Wednesday, March 11,. 2009, while on vacation with his wife, Joan. He was 84.

He had coached football at Montesano in the 50's. In 1979 he joined the National Football League's Buffalo Bills franchise as a scout.

A memorial service took place Saturday, March 21, at Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church in Gig Harbor.

Arrangement were by Haven of Rest in Gig Harbor.

Candid shots of some of the "50"th Class Reunion

A few shots of the 50th Class Reunion held in 2005

Present Montesano High School facilities

The present High School Facility, Montesano High School

The view of the Grandstand across from the High School

Monte High Class of "55" 20th Year Class Reunion

The 20th Class Reunion of the "Class of 55" was a bit more "laid-back"

We were a little wiser, raising families and right in the middle of the

wild "70's...

Monte High Class of "55" 10th Year Reunion

This photo was taken at the 10th. Class Reunion of the "Class of 55"

Note the Class Motto on the wall behind the group...

"Our Goal in Life is Tomorrow's Future...

Our Accomplished Deeds, Ours Forever"

Graduation of "1955"

The graduating "Class of 55" on the front steps of the Montesano High School.

48 classmembers made up the class of "55" a typical class size of that era.

Montesano High School era 1913 - 1997

The Montesano High School was a long-time landmark in the city of Montesano. The building was erected in 1913 and served the community until 1997. In the early years, the front of the building was home to beautiful ivy that changed to fall colors of red's to maroon. It was fitting, since the School Colors were maroon and grey. The building was demolished in 1997 to make way for the new High School that is located on the site of the former Wheeler Field. The building pictured above, was home to the Class of "55" from kindergarten to graduation.

In Memory Page updated

Some have asked for an update on the "In Memory" page. This is the page as of 3-22-09.

From top: Lawrence Louthan, Richard Kiliz, Carol Spangler

Charlotte Satterstrom, Mary Bea Dickenson, Bonnie Bennifield, Joanna Christensen, Sharon Verville, Dave Colton, Eloise Anker, Mr. Donald Hoyt, Marion Durrin and Max Lukin. Fred Willis has been added to the list and will be included in the photo in the future.

Where to send your information

Send your up-dates and new information to: Class of "55", 7 Kayla Drive Montesano, WA 98563

Or, you may send in your information to: charbett@comcast.net Send pictures as attachments and any other new information you may have.

You may also add any updates or comments in the "Comment" section at the bottom of each posting.

Thanks!

Class of "55" Information and up-dates

Welcome to the Montesano High School Class of "55" Blog spot. Please feel free to visit often and view the latest news, information and up-dates.

Look to this spot for details on the up-coming 55th reunion coming in the Summer of 2010.

If you have a new mailing address, a new e-mail, or change of status, please let us know and we will add your up-dated information to the site.

The Class of "55" Planning Committee will announce the date and time for the 55th get-together early in 2010.

PLAN TO ATTEND THE 55TH REUNION OF THE "CLASS OF 55" IN THE SUMMER OF 2010.