MHS Class of 55...July Newsletter...only 4 weeks to go!

MHS CLASS OF 55 JULY NEWSLETTER…

ONLY ONE MONTH TO GO…

Well, here it is July already and only 4 weeks to go until the August 1^st 60^th class reunion. Thanks to those who have submitted their class Bio for the booklet that will be handed out at the reunion…If you have not sent in your bio, you have until July 13^th to get it in.  Any submitted bio’s received after the 13^th will NOT be included in the class booklet.  This deadline allows all final printing to be completed and copies ready for hand-out on August 1^st.  PLEASE, IF YOU HAVE NOT SENT IN YOUR BIO, GET IT IN NOW!  Send in all Bio’s to:  charbett@comcast.net or mail to: Class of 55, 60^th reunion, 7 Kayla Drive, Montesano, WA 98563.  Thanks!

LOCATION FOR THE REUNION LUNCHEON…

Just as a reminder and final instructions, we will include the location for the 60^th event.  The Community Hall of the Montesano Church of God is located at the corner of Church and Spruce Street.  The parking lot is across Spruce Street and makes for easy access to the drive-through for the side entrance to the hall.  The second set of double doors into the hall will be used for this event, so please do not use the main entrances into the Chapel.   The event starts at 11:30 a.m. with sign-in registration & Luncheon tickets if you have not already sent in your fee. Sign-in will be officiated by Evelyn Vincent Dailey.  (Hold down Ctrl key & Click on Directions below to see enlarged map.)

o    317 E Spruce Ave, Montesano, WA 98563 · (360) 249-3242

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LUNCHEON SERVED AT 12:30 P.M….

The catered luncheon will be prepared & served by: “Catering by Darla”…this luncheon will be one to remember since the lavish spread will indeed be one that you will enjoy in the comfortable setting with class mate friends from years gone by.  There is still time for you to send in the $15.00 cost of the luncheon to:  Louisa Murphie, 224 Kennaston Ave. W. Montesano, WA 98563.

(Please be sure to mark your check as:  luncheon fee or Donation fee…)

CLASS DONATION PROJECT…

Another reminder that the class of 55 committee selected two projects to donate funds:  “MHS turf football field fund”, and, “MHS music Dept.” If you choose to donate to either or both of these funds, please send in your donation to:  Louisa Murphie, 224 Kennaston Ave. W. Montesano, WA 98563.  Please mark your donation accordingly.   Louisa is also accepting donations the day of the reunion. (Entirely at your own choice, no pressure intended!)

LONG TIME TEACHER WILL ATTEND REUNION…

Ms. Pat Clemons, long-time teacher at Montesano Schools will attend the August 1st event  & has replied to the invite.  We will welcome Pat at the reunion and take a survey to see how many class mates were in her grade school classroom.  Pat will also give us a short review of her time teaching at Montesano.  We are looking forward to seeing you again Pat!

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU…

We are sending a BIG THANK YOU to all those who have sent in their Bio for the class booklet to be handed out at the reunion.  Those who have not yet sent in your bio…please get on the stick and get it turned in!!!!!  Like yesterday!

 HEARING FROM A FEW…

We have been hearing from a few classmates that have replied as to their attending or not attending the reunion.  This has really been great for them to make contact and let us know one way or another that they are still “Live-and-well”.  Please keep up the good work of letting us know what you have been up to…it really helps us to have an updated record of all class members.

ON DISPLAY…There will be display tables at the reunion of all past paraphernalia that has been kept in the “Class Box”.  Many photos, including grade school have been stored all these years and will once again be displayed for all to see…if you have any “OLD” stuff, feel free to bring it and put it out for all to see and reminisce.  SEE YOU ALL ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 1^ST FOR THE 60^TH REUNION!!!!  (GET IN YOUR BIO’S!!!)

 

PLEASE LET US KNOW…

We are requesting that you let us know if you are attending the 60^th reunion or please let us know if you are NOT attending…this way, we will have a definite count as to how many will be attending the Luncheon.  It will be essential to know the count for the Caterer to plan…you can imagine how difficult it will be not knowing how many will be in attendance…SO PLEASE, CONTACT US AND TELL US IF YOU ARE ATTENDING, OR NOT ATTENDING!  E-mail to: charbett@comcast.net, or send in to:  Class of 55, 7 Kayla Drive, Montesano, WA 98563.  Thanks!!

CUT OFF DATE FOR YOUR BIO!

Remember, July 13 is the cut-off date to get in your Bio…we will be sending the Bio’s into the printer to print the “Class of 55, 60^th Reunion Booklet.  Any Bio’s after the 13^th will NOT be in the Class Booklet!  All those who send in a Bio will receive 1 FREE booklet.  Those not sending in a Bio may purchase a booklet by e-mailing a request for one, or mailing in a request for a booklet.  Booklets for those not sending in a Bio will be $3.00 each.  Send in your request to the same address’s listed in the above announcement, “please let us know”. 

FINAL CLASS COMMITTEE MEETING!

The Last Class Planning Committee Meeting will be on Wednesday, July 15^th at 12:30 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the “Abel Memorial Timberland Library” on Main Street, downtown Montesano.  This meeting will be finalizing all plans and cross checking all requirements for the 60^th reunion.  The Class Planning Committee consists of:  Jim and Elsie Whitney, Bobbe Anderson, Karen Jackson, Louisa Murphie, Tom Grun, Pete Loman, Robert Smith and Charlie Crass.  Thanks to those who have notified that they will be unable to attend this meeting. 

SOME HAVE ASKED:

Some have asked the dress code for the reunion, and it is “VERY CASUAL” so, please do not worry that because it is in the hall of a church that you have to dress up…no way!  Just come as you are and enjoy the event.  Pretend it is a picnic and wear shorts and flip-flops!!!!  Let’s enjoy this 60^th event!

ADDITIONAL CHIT-CHAT…

We heard from Wes Metzger’s brother Wally that he has been up in Canada visiting Wes and that he really prodded Wes to attend this 60^th reunion…Wally said Wes was strongly considering coming down, even though it was during the busiest time of harvest season.  “Come on Down, Wes, we will be looking forward to seeing you!”

Dorothy Davidson Mosley says she has been busy being caregiver to her husband Chuck and that she will be taking a break to come to the 60^th reunion.  Thanks Dorothy for all you are doing…and it will be good for all for you to come on over for the reunion.  We will be looking for you!

It was good hearing from Maxine Fullmer Vogt and getting the latest.  Even though you are recovered from your incident, we realize how difficult it is for you to travel and get out and about.  Thanks for sending in your Bio and letting us know what’s been happening in your life.  We will send you your copy of the Class Booklet.

Thanks for the return reply, Ray Bray…we remember you being in “Miss Etna Shore’s 7^th grade class…and also remember you for being cousins to Clarence Valentine, Charlie Crass and Sharon and Gerry Carter.  It was good hearing from you.  We will send you a Class Booklet!

Len Salvig responded that he has purchased his plane ticket to attend!

Some have asked about the reunion being in a church facility…well, here is the answer plain and straight.  This was the only place out of 8 places we contacted that did not charge us a fee for holding the reunion in their facility…NO CHARGE sounded pretty good to the committee…Thank you Montesano Church of God!  They only asked us please, no alcohol on the premises.  Thanks, we can do that!

THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS ABOUT THE 60^TH…

The two most important things regarding the reunion are…#1. PLEASE GET IN YOUR BIO FOR THE CLASS BOOKLET…AND #2.  LET US KNOW…YES YOU ARE COMING, OR NO YOU ARE NOT ATTENDING…DO it TODAY!

See you all Saturday, August 1^st!!!!