Birthday planning meeting set for this Saturday, March 26

Chairperson (woman) Judi Rolley White has scheduled a meeting for this Saturday, March 26  from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Shaw Public Library.  If you're anywhere in the neighborhood (or not), please join us.  We always look forward to some fresh blood and thinking to complement the antics of the usual cast of characters. 

Please e-mail Judi (chiefdenny@earthlink.net) with your plans to attend, along with any ideas, suggestions or concerns that you may wish to offer.

The 70th Birthday Celebration will be held Saturday, July 30,  at the Knights of Columbus Hall beginning at 4 p.m. and lasting until we decide to end the party. This is the same day as the Golden Bison and Alumni Association dinner. Given the different start times, it will be possible to attend portions of both events for those who wish to do so. 

Some details on this big birthday event:

- The elebration is free for those attending, thanks to funds in our treasury and donations from local business establishments.

- Dress is informal.  There is no set program and no celebration booklet is planned.

- The meal will be simple - pizza and hoagies. Soft drinks and water will be provided. Classmates who wish to bring a dish to share may do so.

- Tablecloths will be red-and-white-checked in keeping with the pizza parlor decor. Empty wine bottles will be used as candle holders. Judi says, "Save your wine bottles!"

- We may decide to bring indoors the beanbag toss game, which was a big hit at the class picnic last year.  Board games also may be offered.

- Tom O'Day and Guy Graham will organize a golf outing for those who wish to play.

Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Parents of 2 classmates pass away

The mother of Helen Grice Backhus passed away on Feb. 21st, 2011.  She was Margaret (Olexy) Grice Howell.   She was 94 years of age.

The mother of Judith McKinn Turner  passed away on Tuesday, March 8th, 2011.  She was Thelma B. Anderson McKinn.  She was 93 years of age.