MHS Class of “55” 60^th year Reunion…Saturday, August 1^st

JUNE CLASS NEWSLETTER:

Here it is June already…and time for a class update for the big 60^th year reunion coming up on Saturday, August 1.  Things are really starting to roll as the plans are materializing and more and more contacts with class members are coming in.  We are really starting to receive Class Bio’s to add to the booklet and encourage all of you to get your Bio in before July13th.  Remember, even if you are unable to attend the 60^th, we need your Bio to be included in the hand-out.  If you submit a Bio and are not attending, we will mail you a copy so you will be able to keep up with what is happening with all our past classmates. 

CATERED LUNCHEON:

The luncheon for the event is being catered by: “Catering by Darla” and will be a spread to behold!  Remember, the fee for the luncheon is $15.00 per person and that includes any guests of class members.  We are happy to announce that we are receiving funds for the luncheon by many of the class members.  Send in your fee to: MHS Class of 55 60^th Reunion.  Mail to:  Louisa Murphie, 224 Kennaston Ave. W. Montesano, WA 98563.  Louisa announces that she is making deposits in the class account at our local bank.  Thanks to all for getting your fee turned in…

REUNION LOCATION:

As a reminder, the 60th event will be held in the Community Hall of the Montesano Church of God, located at 317 E. Spruce Street.  The gathering time is 11:30 a.m. with the Luncheon being served at 12:30.  Come prepared to meet old acquaintances, do a lot of talking, and enjoying a fabulous catered luncheon.

 

 CLASS OF 55 HAS A FACEBOOK POSTING:

If you want to follow the Class of 55 on Facebook, just type in Montesano High School Class of 1955 on Facebook page and you can see all of the updated postings to date.  You may also enter any of your comments on the page and keep in touch with other class members who follow the page.  You can also list any other class member by going to the “message” section and contacting any other member.

THE CLASS OF 55 ALSO HAS A BLOG:

The Class of 55 also has a blog page to catch up on all the latest information and to also post any news by commenting on the page…just type in:  montehighclassof55blogspot.com to see the entire latest class posting.  You may also view all of the past posting for several previous years.

THE CLASS PLANNING COMMITTEE SELECTS TWO PROJECTS TO HONOR AT THE 60^TH EVENT:

The Class planning committee selected two community projects to honor with a donation from the class of 55 at our 60^th event.  The two selections are:  The Astro-turf MHS football field and the MHS Music Department.  You may send in your contribution to either or both of these two selected projects to:  Louisa Murphie, Planning Committee Treasurer, Class of 55, 224 Kennaston Ave. W., Montesano, WA 98563. You also have the ability to present your donation to Louisa at the event on Saturday, August 1^st.  Thanks to all in advance!

A SAD ANNOUNCEMENT: It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Lloyd G. Sundberg.  Lloyd passed away on May 18^th in Olympia.  Lloyd had been in declining health for the past months and was in an assisted living facility at the time of his death.  There will be no funeral or memorial according to Lloyd’s wishes.  Lloyd marks the 17^th class member to be added to the Memorial page of the Class booklet.  We will honor Lloyd with a moment of silence at the reunion.  Rest in peace Lloyd…you are missed…Lloyd’s obit from the “Olympian”…  SUNDBERG, Lloyd Grant, 78, Tumwater, died Monday, May 18, 2015, at Cassidy Adult Family Home, Tumwater after an extended bout of cancer. Funeral Alternatives of WA, Tumwater. (Lloyd’s family has contacted the Class.)  ***********************************************************************************

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR BIO:  Please continue to send in your Bio to be printed in the Class Booklet.  E-mail them to:  charbett@comcast.net or mail to Class of 55, 7 Kayla Drive, Montesano, WA 98563.

CLASS PLANNING COMMITTEE:  The Class Planning Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 15^th at 12:30 to 2:00 at the Monte Library on Main Street