Hello, Joycelyn & Dave!

I hope this note finds you & your families well and perhaps retired or on the way to that destination soon! I'm still working part-time (very PT) at the hospital nearby, where I'm a surgical technologist in the operating room. That was a mid-life career change for me, and I just passed my 20-year anniversary in August at this hospital. So I'm still enjoying the work I do and am still finding time when I don't work to go and play!

Would either of you know a ballpark date for our class reunion next year, if there will be one, etc.? I'm already thinking about travel possibilities and don't want to conflict with other trip plans I may be considering, too. Really enjoyed the 40th 4 years ago and hope to see our fellow and fellowette classmates at the next one!

Take care,

Marilyn Choske

09/08/2013

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Hi Everyone,

Yes, I am still alive and kicking in San Diego. I've been here since 1981 and have lived through tremendous change. I am a homemaker and my husband Gene is a subject matter expert (clinical laboratory) for a government contractor.

We are very interested in sustainable living, the environment, etc. We have a net zero home (solar electricity, solar assisted tankless hot water, electromagnetic induction cooker, rain water collection, and a heat pump which serves us year round here in our mild climate. My husband drives a totally electric Leaf and I have a Prius Plug-in, which we charge here at home from the electricity we harvest from our roof. It's pretty cool to bypass the gas station and eliminate fumes from our garage. We are looking into raising a few chickens and building a city friendly chicken coop with a garden roof.

We are active in the Native American community (my husband has Maidu blood) and we both play Native American flute at many local events in California. We have made two CD's. We made a shamanic trip to Peru last year and played flute there. We belong to two flute circles that play twice a month. We volunteer for Mission Gorge Regional Park to play flutes for events held at their visitor's center. Most recently, an event for KNSJ radio (a local progressive station).

I am singing second soprano with the 80 member San Diego Public Library Chorus. We do two concerts per year as well as support local events. We recently performed Mozart's Requiem with the San Diego City Ballet. It's great fun and something I have always wanted to do.

My daughter Elizabeth married a wonderful man in April last year and lives nearby. It's great to see her finally settled down and happy in her new life. Still no grandchildren. Gene's son Andy lives in Tucson with his wife and their five year old son (our only grandchild thus far). We don't see them as often as we would like, but talk and email frequently.

We have land about 70 miles east of here where we built a small observatory. We do astronomy there as often as we can. We both have nice dobsonian telescopes as well as portable scopes for travel. More often, Gene uses his solar telescope here in town to look at the sun.

My beautiful Mother passed away in Florida this year. My father passed away in 1978. I was able to get together with my siblings in Florida for Mom's memorial service.

The only one left in Pittsburgh is my sister Bunnie.

My best wishes to everyone for the class reunion. Thanks for keeping in touch.

Kathy Dolphin (Danhires)

07/11/2014

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Sorry I can't make it. Will be riding back home to CA that week from Sturgis,
ENJOY!
Keith Guidus
07/08/2014

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I am sorry but I will be unable to attend as my school year here starts early on August 6th. Still living in Arizona. Teaching ESL Kindergarten.

Alta Dick Hoyle

07/08/2014

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How could this be! I am only 34 years-old. As usual, I will not be at the reunion. I am working full-time and all year round and am spending my vacation in the Western USA with college friends.
Have a great time.
Barbara Huff

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Hi David--I am so disappointed because Pamela Ward and I were going to come together. We have been talking about it for quite some time. I kept looking for dates out on the internet and then wouldn’t you know it—commitment that weekend. Now unable to attend but Pamela may attend with Victoria Ed, who is also in town. Wanted to see everyone. Hope you are doing well. I was so surprised about Rusty Herold (and his father recently passed away as well so said my sister). I was very sorry Rusty was our neighbor. Maybe I can make the 50th. dlg

Deborah Truxal Gries

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Sent money last pay day. I now live in TX and am single after 34 years +. Can't wait to see everyone.

Frank Smith, RN
jsmith9758@aol.com

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Dave,
This is Donna (Mann) McGuire. My husband and I were planning to attend the reunion this year but circumstances have arisen that prevent us from attending. Thank you for remembering me and keep me in mind for the next reunion. Good health to all the class. My information follows.
I have advanced my career since last reunion I attended. I have a BSN in nursing and have a Masters degree in a different field that corresponds with nursing or any career change I might decide on. This is a far step from the classes in high school. I have been a nurse for almost 30 years now and I am loving it as much today as when I decided to follow this field.

I think a lot about our classmates and the times we use to have. It doesn't seem to be that long ago until you begin to think. I have been married 3 times (not what I expected) and I have three children. Jeffrey is 39, & Heidi is 36 from my first marriage and RJ is short for Ronald Jr. and he is 24 from my second marriage. You may share my e-mails with the class. I hope to run into
some of you on Saturday the 9th as I will be there visiting with my aunt and uncle as they are in their late 80's and unable to come see me. They are having health issues so I feel the need to see them. I look forward to hearing from you in the future. Tell all I send my love and prayers and hope to see you all at the next reunion.

Take care.
Till next time
Donna Mann McGuire

07/20/2014

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Reunion committee,
Great job (as usual) in preparing a good time for the class of '69. Unfortunately, on July 16th I had a full knee replacement of my left knee (paying the price fro 37 years of painting). I will really miss the golf outing, but it is out of the question. There is a possibility I would be able to come on Saturday to the Moose luncheon, but I have to play it by ear. Can I pay at the door? Thanks! Take care!
Karl Kunkle
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Hi Dave,

Margie & I are not going to make it this time. 45 years . . . Where has the time gone?
We appreciate you taking the time to send out all these e-mails !
I have been retired from Boeing for 7 years now, but Margie is still working hard. She ran out of vacation time this year. Mainly due to our first trip to Europe for 3 weeks.

Thanks Dave
Chuck Vargo

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