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Class 1960 REUNION COMMITTEE- Committee members: Sue Evans - Sandra Oed Fowler - Jack Herman - Brent Robbins - Raymey Simpson

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03/24/2010, EMAIL FROM MARIE SAYRE

50^th REUNION - SEPTEMBER DATES (10-11-12):

(30 classmates)(55 people) INTERESTED: Jeanne Andersen Bowlin - Libby Blankenship Darnell - John G. Burt - Jim Chiles - Ben Cundiff - Judy Disborough Moore - John Dobbins - Betsy Drautman Tyrrell - Sue Evans - Ted Frith - Don Gibson - Ron Hammerle - Jack Herman - Peggy Leahy Dale - Jinny McMichael Sittler - Larry Myers - Sandra Oed Fowler - Nelson "Nick" Lamkin - Linda Mayer Pearce - Charlene Morrison Dano - Brent Robbins - Tom Rouse - Judy Schuba Brown - Dan Scmitz - Bob Sexton - Raymey Simpson - Jesse H. "Buddy" Smith - Rocky Sullivan Thomas - Claude "Sandy" Thomas - Marie VanHoose Sayre -

(11 classmate)(17 people) MAYBE: Chuck Armstrong (Mariner’s Season) - JanDee Broida Parker - Mary Carol Coons Cooper - Linda Harbison Matt - Bill Mayrose - Tony Miniea - Melvyn Price - Gayle Reichmuth Erxleben - Barbara Rosenthal Martin (grandchild due) - Steve & Joan Fischer Schindel -

(15 classmates)(27 people) DECLINE: Tom Bedwell - Ann Bell Willis - Grover Blanton - Charles H. & Gwen Davies Brown (wedding) - Roberta Bryson Wolfe - Bruce McBride - Harriett Micou Corum - Steve Mowry (white water rafting) - Lynn Pankonin Birdt (Scotland) - "Bert" Pence - Sandra Philips Fizer - Anita Pierce Brock - Charles Smoot (Greek Isles & Istanbul) - Joellen Tyler Johnston (Outer Banks vacation) -

WRITTEN (20) NOTES to those without e-mail or who aren’t answering phone ---

MADE (65) PHONE CALLS:

E-MAIL (56 received /150 sent) -

COMMENTS:

Marie,
It's a maybe for us. The dates are fine. I'm just not sure what else is going on next year at this
moment in time. Steve and Joan Fischer Schindel

Hi Marie, I like the new dates and I'am interested.I guess they don't want to include 1961? Thank You, Dan Schmitz

Sept. sounds better as we have really bad weather up here. If things are settled with my mother we hope to come. Only time will tell with her as she is getting worst but you never know.
Charlene Morrison Dano

I will be vacationing in the Outer Banks at that time.

Joellen Tyler Johnston

03/22/2010, AN UPDATE FROM MARIE

50^th REUNION - SEPTEMBER DATES (10-11-12):
(23 classmates)(41 people) INTERESTED: Jeanne Andersen Bowlin - Libby Blankenship Darnell - John G. Burt - Ben Cundiff - John Dobbins - Sue Evans - Ted Frith - Don Gibson - Ron Hammerle - Jack Herman - Peggy Leahy Dale - Jinny McMichael Sittler - Larry Myers - Sandra Oed Fowler - Nelson "Nick" Lamkin - Linda Mayer Pearce - Brent Robbins - Judy Schuba Brown - Bob Sexton - Raymey Simpson - Rocky Sullivan Thomas - Claude "Sandy" Thomas - Marie VanHoose Sayre -

(5 classmate)(9 people) MAYBE: Linda Harbison Matt - Sandra Philips Fizer - Bill Mayrose - Tony Miniea - Barbara Rosenthal Martin (grandchild due) -

(12 classmates)(21 people) DECLINE: Chuck Armstrong (Mariner’s Season) - Tom Bedwell - Ann Bell Willis - Grover Blanton - Charles H. & Gwen Davies Brown (wedding) - Roberta Bryson Wolfe - Harriett Micou Corum - Lynn Pankonin Birdt (Scotland) - "Bert" Pence - Charles Smoot (Greek Isles & Istanbul) - Steve Mowry (white water rafting) -

COMMENTS:

9-11 I'll be marching with the USCG Auxiliary in homage to the New Yorkers lost in the attacks. I don't think I could possibly enjoy dancing on that day. Not even at the glamorous Audubon Country Club. Sorry, Bert Pence.

Please be advised that I decline to be in attendance at the WHS Reunion, because of the dance and drink etc. Grover Blanton

Marie, put me down for a maybe. We have a number of other things going on at that time. Thanks,

Bill Mayrose

Nick and I would most likely attend. The dates are certainly better as I would not have to buy a coat!!!! I just hope our Kentucky friends will be in town then so we can stay with one of them -- family too so we can see them. (Yes, I pack a lot into any trip).

Linda Mayer Pearce

Marie, These date won't work for us either.. We'll be in the Greek Islands and Istanbul. Buy the way, how did you like your Viking River Cruise? Charlie Smoot

Count us in, Ben Cundiff

Marie, We're planning to attend. Don Gibson

I would more than likely attend an early Sept reunion - Ted Frith

Careda and I are going on a white water raft trip on the Rough River in Oregon on September 20th to September 27 th and will be unable to attend the reunion in September. We would certainly attend the reunion any time in October. Steve Mowry

sounding better and better but......I must still decline !! You are a sweety to do all this work for the class of '60

Ann Bell Willis

03/22/2010, EMAIL FROM MARIE SAYRE

50^th REUNION - SEPTEMBER DATES (10-11-12):

(21 classmates)(38 people) INTERESTED: Jeanne Andersen Bowlin - Libby Blankenship Darnell - John G. Burt - Ben Cundiff - John Dobbins - Sue Evans - Ted Frith - Don Gibson - Ron Hammerle - Jack Herman - Peggy Leahy Dale - Jinny McMichael Sittler - Larry Myers - Sandra Oed Fowler - Brent Robbins - Judy Schuba Brown - Bob Sexton - Raymey Simpson - Rocky Sullivan Thomas - Claude "Sandy" Thomas - Marie VanHoose Sayre -

(4 classmate)(7 people) MAYBE: Linda Harbison Matt - Sandra Philips Fizer - Tony Miniea - Barbara Rosenthal Martin (grandchild due) -

(7 classmates)(12 people) DECLINE: Chuck Armstrong (Mariner's Season) - Tom Bedwell - Charles H. & Gwen Davies Brown (wedding) - Roberta Bryson Wolfe - Harriett Micou Corum - Lynn Pankonin Birdt (Scotland) -

COMMENTS:

EKU has a fb game with UL that week end so may work for us. Sounds better than Nov. Jeanne Andersen Bowlin

This is a better date. I would probably attend part. Hope all is well with you and your family. Rocky Sullivan Thomas

INTERESTED! A GOOD DECISION, CHANGING THE DATE, COSTS AND VENUE. RON HAMMERLE

Much better choice of dates…..weather still nice, etc. Response is maybe to very likely….have to check with the boss and she is with new grandson in Houston for a few more days. John Burt

03/21/2010, EMAIL FROM MARIE SAYRE

Mark your calendars -- Sept. 10-11-12, 2010

In response to the comments of 92 classmates re: initial proposal; for November dates the Reunion Committee has proposed this alternative. Please respond: INTERESTED - MAYBE - DECLINE. Also, PLEASE SEND any information you might have re: Lost List attached.. mdvsayre@sbcglobal.net

Committee has decided on September 10,11 and 12, 2010 for the Class of 1960 - 50th Reunion.

FRI 9/10 - (details and costs are being worked out)

SAT 9/11 -

Dinner/Dance: Audubon Country Club ... cocktails, buffet dinner and DJ - starting at 6p.m. Cost not tallied as yet.

SUN 9/12 - (details and costs are being worked out)

03/16/2010, EMAIL FROM JOHN BURT:

Seems like the prospective reunion date may have been moved from shortly before Thanksgiving to sometime in September….maybe not. September is generally better since it avoids the heavy travel period as you approach Thanksgiving, and, we’re all getting older and cold weather is to be avoided. If there is any voting on this matter, mine would be cast for September (or early October).

Regards,

John Burt

03/13/02010, EMAIL FROM CAROL GOODLOE

Those are much better dates.Thanks

Carol Ploetner Goodloe

03/13/2010, EMAIL FROM CHUCK ARMSTRONG

Unfortunately, I am unable to do this or attend in September because I’ll be in the last month of our regular season which does not end until Monday, October 3^rd. This change of dates to September will not work for me.

Chuck Armstrong

03/13/2010, EMAIL FROM MARIE SAYRE

... Sandra Oed Fowler and committee has switched week-ends and proposal: Sept 10-11-12 - no cost estimates as yet -- Audubon Country Club with DJ - Golf Scramble and other activities for non-golfers - Mass at Cathedral - Brunch - I will address a follow-up mailer when I return 3/18/10.

02/27/2010, EMAIL FROM GAYLE ERXLEBEN

Re: reunion dates, I would agree with those who don't think the weekend before Thanksgiving is a good time. BUT the committee just has to choose a time it thinks best & hope it will work out for most people - not an easy task!

Gayle

02/25/2010, EMAIL FROM MARIE SAYRE

I have forwarded your comments and everyone's comments and many agree with you - It is all up to the committee - I only signed up to be messenger. As further developments are announced I will send it. Thanks for response. I'm making lots of database corrections. I will keep you in that loop as well. Marie V. Sayre.

02/24/2010, EMAIL FORWARDED BY MARIE SAYRE

Marie, good to talk with you. I'm interested in attending the reunion although due to a conference conflict, I might not get there for the whole thing. One observation: I think $150 for a dance is pretty expensive even with dinner. That cost is likely to deter some from coming.

Be sure to look me up if you get back to Chattanooga. Best, Sandy (Sandra Walker Kurtz)

JUDY (DILLON) VOGLER AND GARY VOGLER. WE ARE DEFINITELY INTERESTED. THANKS,

CALL: Mel Borland -- Maybe - still teaching and may have conflicting ECON meetings; but, interested.

CALL: Joe and Sandra Carter Behr -- Yes -- But; would prefer OCT. dates -- NO on races -- Thinks proximity to Thanksgiving is not good in general costs & availability of air travel - family obligations - weather. Does like Class 1960 only

EMAIL 02/17/2010 FROM:

Class 1960 REUNION COMMITTEE- Committee members: Sue Evans - Sandra Oed Fowler - Jack Herman - Brent Robbins - Raymey Simpson

NOVEMBER 19, 2010 -

Suggested: Night Racing at Churchill Downs - cost not determined -

NOVEMBER 20, 2010 -

Suggested: Dinner Dance - "The Monarch’s" at The Olmstead - estimated @ $150.00 /couple -

NOVEMBER 21, 2010 -

As Yet Undetermined

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Are you interested or not?

Suggestions:

EMAIL FROM MARIE 8/24/2009

FORGIVE any oversights in my asking for help - I concentrated on those I could recall in Louisville area. I do not have current e-mail on Linda Miller Dabney - Sherman & Judie Wylie Henderson or Steve Porter. When I return from my travels , I want to put the pedal to metal on planning 2010 WHS REUNION. Many are asking me for a date certain. Those of us who are out of town need to make travel plans. I suggest one of first two week-ends in October 2010 because I have had requests to avoid June and September. We need to speak for a convenient hotel room package. We need to consider activities for FRI (day & evening) - SAT (day & evening) - SUN (brunch) ... I think some frivolity and some casual and some semi-formal would be a great mix. If it is priced out separately and price is an issue everyone can pick & choose. I have a collection of suggestions I will share. I hope we can agree on 5 year reunion intervals and I think it would be good to set the dates!! 2010 -2015 - 2020 - 2025 - 2030 ... We are looking at this one and 4 more if we are lucky to get us to 75 years ... how many will still be traveling at age 88? age 93? Hope you will help!

Love, Marie VanHoose Sayre

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EMAIL FROM BERT PENCE, 07/18/2009

John, I'm not aware of any particular date or location. I think it would be great if we could pick a true destination for the 50th, not Louisville. Key West is great and cheap to get to, plus there's lots to do there. Just a thought.

On Jul 18, 2009, at 11:35 AM, Libby (Blankenship) Darnell wrote:

Really sounds like fun. Don't know if the Sultans are still with us but I do see ads for the Monarchs especially around New Year's and Valentine's Day. Are you thinking of this for the 50th reunion next year? By the way, has a date been picked for that yet? Can you believe that if we do this in May we only have 10 more months! If a date has not been settled on, would voting for a week-end work? We could pick 1 or 2 week-ends in May and/or in September/October and let everyone interested vote on what they prefer. If a week-end has already been picked, what is it?

EMAIL FROM BERT PENCE, 7/12/2009

Are all of the Sultans still with us? I for one, would be willing to cough up some $ to reunite them for a waggener party. The dress would be the 50s, the attitude that of the teens of the 50s and joy, unmatched. Think about it folks. Comments welcome.

Bert Pence class 0' 60. Love to all.

Email from Nelda 4/23/2009
My niece's wedding reception was at the Derby Museum and it was fantastic. I've also heard great things about the Masonic Home as a venue. I'm really looking forward to this reunion.

Nelda Perkins Mohr (class of 60)

Nelda Mohr

Branch Manager

John Musante Porter Memorial Library

Central Rappahannock Regional Library

Email from Chuck 4/22/2009

I could probably arrange a private tour of Hillerich & Bradsby if people would like that.

Just give me sufficient lead time and how many people we shall have.

Chuck Armstrong

Email from Libby 4/22/2009

had several positive responses to Masonic Home suggestion so I went on line to www.theolmsted.com/ for additional information. If you check this link most of the info is just their various menu items but the first page and the 3rd page will give info about facility size availability and cost. Also, someone suggested they'd like Churchill Downs which would be open if the reunion is held the end of May to 1st half of June. Other ideas might include antiquing either here or in Glendale, KY. There is also Louisville Slugger museum and the Frazier museum within walking distance of each other and if you go you would pass the Science Center and you can't go wrong with IMAX no matter what's showing. If they're in town, the River Bats could be of interest along with exploring the Frankfort Avenue corridor. In fact, on the last Friday of each month there is F.A.T. Friday when you can have free trolley rides and visit crafts, clothing, glass blowing, wine tasting, snacks, etc. There's not a lot left around here that's the way it was back in '60 but if anyone had an interest, Ten Pin Bowling Alley is still here.

Libby (Blankenship '60) Darnell

Email from Libby 3/1/2009

Wondered if there would be any interest in checking into having a lunch/brunch at the Masonic Home as part of the reunion festivities. It has been renovated/restored into a beautiful retirement community but the dining hall in the center of the campus, now called The Olmsted, has been kept for rentals, i.e. weddings, receptions, parties, silent auctions, etc. If there is any interest, we could find out if the rental was possible for the week-end picked and what the cost would be. Also, if there's still a need for committee participants, let me know.

Libby (Blankenship '60) Darnell

Email response from Dick, 3/1/2009
Sounds like a great idea to me, count me in.

Dick Bedwell

Email response from Steve 3/1/2009
Libby et al.,

The Olmstead is a wonderful choice, much better to stay in the 'hood. It is a great facility, operated by Masterson's. However, for those of us who spent many an hour sweating in the nearby Masonic Home gym and those who came to watch us, the destruction of that gymnasium by turning it into offices and meeting space would be pretty sad. You can still see some of the old floor and some of the concrete bleachers, but it has been completely transformed. That was always regarded as the best basketball floor in the state because of the air cushion underneath. That's why Doc Adams used it for Eastern HS when he was there and Waggener when he transferred. I understand it had no economic value for Masonic Home, so it was a necessity, but a shame anyway. Maybe we could take all the old b'ball players and cheerleaders over and take a sad picture.

Steve Porter, '61

Email Response from Bruce 3/2/2009

Sounds good to me. It doesn't seem possible that 50 years have passed.

Remember that growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!

Bruce McBride

Email Response from Marilyn 03/02/2009
From Marilyn Gordon McCarthy '62

I am on your alls e-mail list. For the 2010 reunion, I offer Churchill
Downs as a venue. We used it a few years ago and it was great. Lots of
space etc but familiar.

Email Response from John 03/02/2009
Libby-I would come and am certain of many others. Problem is getting the Olmstead. The daytime would be best for a lunch if the evening is already booked..John Aboud

Email Response from Bert 03/02/2009

Haven't heard anything regarding the reunion John. Maybe you could plug me into the loop. Thanks, Bert Pence, class of '60

Email Response from Marie 3/3/2009

Libby -

Thanks for the Olmstead suggestion for Reunion 2010 and I have added you to list of 1960 volunteers.

----- Original Message -----

From: Ed Turley

To: mdvsayre

Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 7:00 AM

Subject: RE: We need a committee to set 2010 date.

Thanks, I was expecting the school to do something special as well. Please change my home email address to:eturley@windstream.net. I am still working full time but may work something less next year. My wife, Sarah, has retired from teaching. We are expecting two new grandchildren in next seven weeks(both are firsts) giving us five in total. Do you have Wally Adams, Ben Cundiff, Mel Borland, and Rich Stokes on your list of addresses? I can help with some email addresses and would anticipate planning on attending.

Response from Marie Sayre 2/13/2009

I haven't heard from nor contacted the school as yet... that is a good idea. We may be able to arrange the opening reception and registration at the school. I updated your home e-mail as requested. eturley@windstream.net

I have Wally Adams - Ben Cundiff - Rich Stokes and Mel Borland ... do you need them or were you offering them?? I will work on a list of the names from which I need information. Thanks for your contact. Marie V. Sayre