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Jerilee Connor (Zezula)

Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful summer. New England gardens are doing much better this year with the regular rain.

If anyone is a history buff, I'd like to recommend a good book.  It's called Boomtown Portsmouth, The World War II Transformation of a Quiet New England Seaport, by Rodney Watterson.  It is available on Amazon, (Kindle and print) and at RiverRun Books in Portsmouth. While it is a prequel to our time, it certainly gives our lives perspective especially if your family was connected to the shipyard in any way.  It was written by the husband of a friend of mine, so I am a little biased. It is dry, but very well researched....probably something Arny would enjoy

On to August!

Jeri (Connor) Zezula

Dixie McLean

Good timing, Jeri! I'm about to walk downtown to Portsmouth Health Food Center. Will stop at RiverRun, too. Sounds like a perfect fit for me, with both Portsmouth and Kittery being my hometowns. 

Patrick Chaney

Thanks for this info, Jeri!

Janis Tarling (Lorenzen)

As most of my class members knew my father, Bud, he passed away Sunday August the 6th peacefully at 99 years of age. I am thankful I had him as long as I did. Antidepressants are a great thing for crabby old men and it sure made him fun again!! I can hear him laughing now. We both shared the same sense of humor and a lot more. I will be planning a celebration of his life along with my mother's in late September or early October . He requested both be done together, " more economical , his words exactly!! Of course . Will continue to be the obedient daughter! Right?!

Ramona Lavigne (Dow)

So sorry for your loss, Janis.  How blessed you were to have him in your life so long!

Patrick Chaney

So sorry for your loss, Jan.  May he ever Rest in Peace.

Thomas Prince

Sorry to hear about your dad.  You were fortunate to have him (and he to have you) for so many years.  I liked your note about him.  Sending my best you.  Tom

Dixie McLean

Heartwarming story, Janis! Nice to hear of a long life ending peacefully in good humor with an appreciative daughter. 

Laura Melhorn (Conant)

Just tried to send you an email Jan and got it back.  My condolences my friend....hugs, Laura

Diane Tuttle (Coughenour)

Janis I am so sorry to hear about your dad. It's very hard to lose a member of your family. Good memories help a grieving heart.

Marsha Philbrick (Melhorn)

so sorry janis . Been there . One day at a time and remember all the fun times . Marsha

Patrick Chaney

Just so you know, I just spoke with Joe Libby; he is fine, safe, and dry as are we.  Two or three more days of heavy rain but i believe we'll make it through without the need for an ark.  Take care all.

Janis Tarling (Lorenzen)

Pat, glad u and joe r ok!! Thought of both of u!! Glad u posted this. Luv Jan

Dixie McLean

Saw you were safe on FB, had been wondering. Good to know Joe is safe, too. Best wishes for a good aftermath following Harvey the Horrible!

Gregg Gardner

Glad you guys are ok and safe. 

Arnold Putnam

Glad to hear that you and Joe are okay.  Let's hope this rain stops soon...

Ruth Houde (Dodge)

For Arny Putnam from Ruth Dodge  Address update

245 Oakland Parkway #204

Leesburg, Ga. 31763

Thanks

Curt Stockford (Stockford)

Greetings, All,

Just a note to let you know that Meredith and I will be in Maine soon.  I am planning on attending the celebration of life for Charlie Rodis on Aug. 4 in Poland Springs.  Wondering if any of the rest will be doing the same. 

Curt

Dana Lutz

I am planing to go also Curt . Se you there . Dana Lutz 

Judith Power (Despres)

Unfortunately we won't be there, Curt, so we won't see you, but I am glad you can be there for Charlie. Enjoy your trip to Maine; hello to Meredith!

Arnold Putnam

Hope you folks have a good trip out and it's not real hot when you get here....

Curt Stockford (Stockford)

Thanks, Judy.  I've done no advance planning for this trip, or I would have tried to set something up with you and Tom, as well as a number of other classmates. How is it possible to be so busy, and, yet, so lazy in retirement? I certainly am hoping for another lifetime in order to make up for the shortcomings I visited upon this one!

Curt Stockford (Stockford)

Thanks, Arny. Will try to call, and catch up.  Our best to Josephine!

Susan Andrews

The video added by Tom Prince is priceless. I think I see Janice Mitchell, Ramona Lavigne, Ginny Bowden, Susan Riley, & Robert Holt. Also Jimmy Ferguson, I think, in the Cub Scout uniform. It's adorable.

FYI, it's 77 degrees & sunny today on Sanibel Island. Of course, I'm at the office, always wearing flip flops! Happy Thanksgiving, to all.

Judith Power (Despres)

Thanks, Susan! I knew someone would recognize that classroom and those faces ~