SCHS CLASS OF 1958

BLACK EAGLES

2003 OLD NEWS

December 29, 2003

JOAN HAS ASKED ME TO FORWARD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO 
YOU CONCERNING JANE:




(PLEASE NOTE THE DATE ON EACH EMAIL) 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Joan Belcher 
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2003 1:05 PM
Subject: Jane


It is with the deepest sadness that I give you this news. 
I found out yesterday that Jane's cancer has spread to 
both lungs and liver. I really can't believe it has 
happened. This is all we know until she sees her 
oncologist, which I hope will be this coming week.
I know that you will keep her in your prayers. Joan 


From: Joan Belcher 
To: Jpauley@ntelos.net 
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2003 7:15 PM
Subject: Re: Jane


Thanks for the love and prayers. We are all very shocked 
with this news. She had been doing so well. 

She is also shocked since she has been gaining weight and 
feeling good. One day two weeks ago she started having 
trouble breathing. When she would try to take a deep 
breath she had a pain in the back of her ribs. She called 
her family doctor and saw him the next day or so. He took 
an x-ray and had Jane stay there while it was read. They
have their own x-ray dept in his office. As soon as he 
got the reading he called Jane's oncologist to see what he 
wanted to do next. 

This past Monday she had a cat scan and on Tuesday she had 
a Pet Scan. The pet scan is the newest of scans and sees 
everything inside of you. She has not gotten the Pet Scan 
readings but the cat scan saw spots on both lungs and liver.

She should see her oncologist soon and then we will know what
we will have to deal with.
Joan 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Joan Belcher 
To: Jpauley@ntelos.net 
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 9:08 AM
Subject: Re: Jane


Good Morning. 

Jane's report isn't very good. Her oncologist said she 
has lesions on both lungs and liver. They will do a liver 
biopsy today or tomorrow. He will see her within two days 
after the biopsy to start the chemo. There will be no 
surgery.
I will keep you up to date. Joan 

From: Joan Belcher 
To: jpauley@ntelos.net 
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 9:20 AM
Subject: Jane


Good Morning Jake. 

I'm sorry to say that I have more bad new on Jane. The 
cancer is now in her brain. She will have a MRI to 
determine how much is there and then will under go 
radiation in that area. She starts her first chemo 
Thursday and Friday she will have an out patient surgery 
to put a port in her shoulder so she will not have to be 
stuck so many times. She cannot have any shots in the 
left arm since they had taken out the lymph nodes.
I can't believe this is happening. Joan 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Joan Belcher 
To: jpauley@ntelos.net 
Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 9:01 AM
Subject: Update Jane


Good Morning Jake. Jane had her chemo yesterday and so 
far is doing great. She is at the hospital now in out 
patient surgery having the IV port put in.
Luv, Joan


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Joan Belcher 
To: Jpauley@ntelos.net 
Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 3:37 PM
Subject: Re: Update Jane


Jake,


Her chemo took about seven hours. It usually doesn't take 
that long but because it was her first one they had to 
make sure she wasn't allergenic to it. I think she said 
the next one will take one hour.
She just got home today around 3:00 from her out patient 
surgery. She did fine but will have to take pain pills as 
soon as the numbness goes out.


Joan 
(NOTE FROM JAKE: I TALKED WITH JANE IN THE EVENING 
AFTER SHE HAD THE SURGERY TO HAVE THE PORT PUT IN. 
THIS WOMAN AMAZES ME - SHE WAS SO CHEERFUL AND FEELING 
SO GOOD. JUST A LITTLE TIRED SHE SAYS. HER FAITH IS 
VERY STRONG WHICH SHE SAYS HELPS HER SO MUCH.)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Joan Belcher 
To: Jpauley@ntelos.net 
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 8:41 AM
Subject: Re: Update Jane


Jake,


Jane is at her radiologists this morning to go over what 
options she has for the brain lesions. 



Joan 

(NOTE FROM JAKE: JOAN HAD WANTED ME TO WAIT TO POST 
INFORMATION TO ALL OF YOU UNTIL I COULD GIVE YOU A 
PRETTY COMPLETE PICTURE OF JANE'S SITUATION. JANE HAD 
HER SECOND CHEMO TREATMENT YESTERDAY ON DECEMBER 26TH 
AND SHE WAS HOME ONLY ABOUT ONE HALF HOUR. I THEN 
PICKED HER UP AS WELL AS PHYLLIS AND JOAN AND WE WENT TO 
THE FUNERAL HOME TO SEE BILL AND BRENDA PRICE. ONCE 
AGAIN JANE AMAZES ME WITH HER GREAT OUTLOOK AND 
PERSEVERANCE. LOVE HER HEART - SHE MAKES ALL OF US FEEL 
GOOD.) 

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT JANE HAS THE SAME KIND OF 
CANCER THAT LANCE ARMSTRONG (THE BICYCLIST) HAD AND I 
BELIEVE SHE HAS THE SAME KIND OF DETERMINATION THAT HE 
HAD TO BEAT THIS CANCER. PLEASE KEEP HER IN YOUR 
PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS. 

SHE WILL HAVE HER FIRST RADIATION TREATMENT MONDAY AND 
EACH FIVE DAYS OF THE WEEK THEREAFTER FOR 3 WEEKS. 

IF YOU NEED HER HOME ADDRESS LOOK IN YOUR LITTLE BOOKS 
FROM THE REUNION OR EMAIL ME. 

LOVE TO ALL, JAKE

December 31, 2003

Hey there people:

My brother just called and told me that Snookie Turner (Mona 
Turner Mallory's sister) had passed away. I had missed it 
in the morning paper. Most of you will remember her from 
school. Obit is below. Mona does not have email so you'd 
have to mail her a card.



Darlyn "Snookie" Schoolcraft 

SYRACUSE, Ind. - Darlyn "Snookie" Turner Schoolcraft of 
Syracuse, Ind., formerly of South Charleston died Dec. 28, 
2003, in Syracuse at the home of "special friends," Steve 
and Amy Sturgill, after a long illness. 
Snookie was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence 
"Sally" Turner; mother, Margaret Turner; and brother, Buddy 
Turner. 
Surviving are her daughters, Jami Chandler and Stacy Nida of 
Syracuse; grandchildren, Jeffery, Sally and Sara Chandler of 
Syracuse, Talisa Nida of Syracuse and Kathryn Underwood of 
Charleston; sisters, Sally Molle of Okmulgee, Okla., and 
Mona Mallory of South Charleston. 
A memorial service will be held at a later date in South 
Charleston.

December 25, 2003

Dear Classmates:

Below you will find a message from Bill and Brenda Price 
telling us of his Mother's passing. I will post her 
obituary once it appears in the Charleston newspapers.

Mrs. Price was a great help in offering information to Don, 
Phyllis and I when we worked on the book of the History of 
South Charleston. She was a wonderful person with such a 
keen memory about South Charleston in days gone by. She was 
the first female to be elected to the South Charleston City 
Council. She will be sadly missed.

If you would like to send a card, you will find Bill and 
Brenda's address and email at the end of this message.

Love to all, Jake

***************************************************


Jackie:
I wanted to let you know that my Mother passed away this 
morning. She has been in a nursing home for the last three 
years and the last few months have been rough. Even though 
she will be missed, her passing is a blessing.
There will be a visitation at Snodgrass Funeral Home on 
Friday December 26 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and the Funeral 
service will be at the First United Methodist Church at 
11:00 AM Saturday December 27.
We are asking that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to 
the First United Methodist Church.


If you want Bill's address please email me.

Frances Bowers Price

JANE LEW – Frances Bowers Price, 92, a former longtime 
resident of South Charleston, passed away Dec. 23, 2003, 
in Crestview Manor Nursing Home, Jane Lew, which 
provided wonderful, loving care for her over the past 
three years.
She was born Jan. 20, 1911, in Beckley, the daughter of 
the late Homer W. and Emma Chilton Bowers. She was also 
preceded in death by her husband, Cebert H. Price; her 
son, Cebert H. Price Jr.; her brother, H. William Bowers 
Jr.; her sisters, Virginia Bowers Bondurant and Louise 
Bowers Gray.
Mrs. Price graduated from South Charleston High School, 
attended West Virginia Wesleyan College and was a 
teacher in the public schools of South Charleston. She 
previously worked for the draft board in the 1940s and 
was a field deputy assessor beginning in 1970, the first 
woman appointed to that position in Kanawha County.
She was instrumental in organizing the Montrose Garden 
Club, the Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Auxiliary 
and the Woman's Civic Club. She served of president of 
each of those organizations and also served as president 
of the South Charleston High School PTA.
She was the first woman elected to South Charleston City 
Council and she twice ran for the office of mayor. She 
was greatly involved in the South Charleston library and 
museum, working many hours to make it successful. She 
was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution 
and the Colonial Dames.
Mrs. Price was previously chosen as one of the top 10 
club women of the year by the Sunday Gazette-Mail 
newspaper, was honored with the Outstanding Public 
Service Award by the South Charleston Chamber of 
Commerce and was named Citizen of the Year by the South 
Charleston Lions Club.
For many years, Mrs. Price was an active member of the 
First United Methodist Church of South Charleston, where 
she served as chairman of the board of trustees, 
president of the Golden Age Club and life member of the 
United Methodist Women.
Surviving family members include one son, William 
Chilton Price, his wife, Brenda, and their children, 
Chilt and Kate, all of whom reside in the Atlanta, Ga., 
area; one daughter, Frances Price Cornelius, and her 
husband, Douglas, who reside in Bridgeport, and their 
children, Alan of Snowshoe, Eric of Fort Lauderdale, 
Fla.; her grandson, Dane Price, and his wife, Norrie; 
her granddaughter, Stephanie Price Wilson and her 
husband, Bob, all of whom reside in Huntington; one 
sister, Betty Ann Saunders of Atlanta, Ga.; two 
sisters-in-law, Toni Bowers of South Charleston, Mary 
Price Schuler of Boca Raton, Fla.; seven 
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at First 
United Methodist Church, 905 Glendale Ave., South 
Charleston, with the Rev. William Kniceley officiating. 
Interment will follow in the Chilton family cemetery, 
South Charleston.
Friends and family will be received from 3 to 6 p.m. 
Friday at Snodgrass Funeral Home, MacCorkle Ave., South 
Charleston.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First 
United Methodist Church of South Charleston.
Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is in charge 
of arrangements. 

December 25, 2003

Dearest friends and family:

I returned from Carolyn's (my sister) on Sat and today I go to Santa
Barbara to be with my kids and new Grandbaby for Christmas; some
happiness which I
sorely need. Carolyn is deteriorating and there is no hope that she will
recover; she is barely responsive to anything and physical/mental status
goes
downhill daily. I pray for her comfort and easy quick transition.

I have been away from home for the better part of 11months and look
forward
to staying home for a while when I return from Christmas in Santa
Barbara.

Lots of Love and happiness to all of you and may the New Year be bright
with
promise and filled with wonderful things and good health for all. Much
Love,
Conni

December 1, 2003

CLASSMATES:

I HEARD FROM DOLORES COBB ANDERSON ON NOVEMBER 8TH AND SHE SAYS IT'S 
OK TO SHARE THIS WITH ALL OF YOU.

SOUNDS LIKE DOLORES IS HAVING A TOUGH TIME RIGHT NOW SO PLEASE KEEP 
HER IN YOUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS. I'M SURE SHE WOULD APPRECIATE 
RECEIVING A CARD OR NOTE FROM YOU.

LET'S HOPE THE PROCEDURE WORKS AND THAT IT WILL GIVE HER SOME RELIEF.

JAKE



I had an MRI last week and the news was not good. I have Lumbar
Spinal Stenosis. I am in severe pain from my back down my leg to 
the foot on my right side. I'm getting an appointment at the pain 
clinic at St.Francis Hospital.

The Doctor said that I would have to try this before surgery. In 
fact she said that she's not sure if there is a Doctor around here that
does this type of surgery, because of mal-practice insurance.

Please remember me in your prayers. Thanks Dolores


Jackie after my visit with Dr. Christopher Kim, he informed me that 
I have Neuroforamen Stenosis, I'm in so much pain that I can 
hardly stand it, the pain medication doesn't complete stop the pain 
plus it makes me sick at my stomach. I'm having a procedure, nerve 
block done next Wednesday at Thomas Outpatient surgery. I copied 
some information which I will paste in this email. Dr. Kim said 
that the surgery that I will have if the nerve block doesn't help, 
then I will have to have surgery. But with having neuroforamin 
stenosis the surgery goes much better than lumbar stenosis. My MRI 
shows that the neuroforam space is completely closed on the right 
side.

Eventually the narrowing of spaces in the spine (backbone) results 
in pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. When the 
neuroforamina are reduced in size due to surrounding debris, the 
nerves react to the pressure by swelling. As the window closes on 
the nerve the associated pain may become excruciating and 
debilitating.

Diagnosis
Pain may be felt in the buttocks, thighs, and/or calves when 
walking and/or standing. Spinal stenosis may also cause numbness, 
weakness, burning sensations, tingling, and pins and needles in the 
involved extremity, such as the arm or leg. 

Some patients with spinal stenosis may find the pain eases when 
bending forward or sitting. This may happen because bending forward 
creates more vertebral space, which may temporarily relieve nerve 
compression. The doctor may use a variety of approaches to diagnose 
spinal stenosis and rule out other conditions. 

December 1, 2003

HEY GUYS AND GALS:

I RECEIVED THIS STORY FROM SHEILA HAMRIC WILSON ABOUT HER 
GRANDDAUGHTER. SHE CERTAINLY SEEMS LIKE ONE REALLY ACTIVE, 
SMART, BEAUTIFUL AND SWEET GAL. THANKS FOR SHARING WITH US 
SHEILA. I KNOW YOU MUST ALL BE SO PROUD OF HER. JACKIE




Subject: Granddaughter

Jackie:

Thought you might be interested to see our granddaughter. Her 
name is Allison and she is a 2nd year student at UNC-Charlotte where she 
is studying to be a doctor. She is very active in the Campus Crusade 
For Christ on campus and the attached is her picture doing some modeling for 
a Charlotte NC christian radio station. 

Allison is the one on the right in the first picture as well as 
the one dressed in black.

We are very proud of her. You can access the site at: 
www.wrcm.org/gear-hat.htm

AFTER I ASKED IF I COULD SHARE THE STORY WITH ALL OF YOU - SHEILA 
WROTE THE FOLLOWING:

Sure you can share it with the class. We have four other 
grandchildren of
whom we are equally proud. Allison is a wonderful girl and 19 
years of age.

She also teaches swimming at a private swim club part time and one 
of her students is the son of one of the Carolina Panther offensive 
tackles. She does some babysitting for them and some other folks to earn some
extra money. 

She went on a mission trip this summer to Argentina with the
Campus Crusade and witnessed to a lot of the teenagers in 
Argentina. She speaks some Spanish and was there for 6 weeks. 
She said it was a very fulfilling experience and looks forward to 
another opportunity to spread  God's word.

Sheila

December 1, 2003

HEY GUYS AND GALS:

RECEIVED THIS EMAIL FROM JANE REARICK SHOUP AND WANTED TO FORWARD 
IT ALONG.

PRETTY INTERESTING WRITE UP ABOUT HER DAUGHTER AND SON-IN-LAW AND 
I'M SURE MOST OF YOU REMEMBER LARRY COMBS - SCHS CLASS OF 57.

JANE YOU HAVE A VERY, VERY TALENTED FAMILY. I WILL BE ANXIOUS TO 
ADD THIS DISC TO MY COLLECTION.

THANKS - JAKE


Dear Jake,

I hope you will send this out to our classmates. It will 
certainly be of interest to some and might be a nice suggestion 
for Christmas gifts. 

My son-in-law, Fred Karpoff, has just released a compact disc 
entitled "Heroic Tales: Piano Music of Edward MacDowell", on the 
sonatabop.com label. Karpoff is a concert pianist and professor 
at Syracuse University who has also performed with his wife (my 
daughter), Rebecca (Shoup) Karpoff, and the renowned clarinetist 
Larry Combs (SCHS '57) in Schubert's famous "Shepherd on the 
Rock". The Syracuse Post Standard wrote of Rebecca Karpoff's 
performance (accompanied by her husband at the piano) of several 
Schubert songs and joined by Larry Combs later in the program:

"'Seligkeit was brought to life by Rebecca Karpoff's 
expressive delivery and superb stage presence. In this lied, as 
with 'Ganymed' two songs later, it appeared as if she were as 
convincing a storyteller as she was a singer - good lieder 
practice, indeed. One might expect that a deep resonant voice 
such as hers - rich in color and thick in texture - would be much 
more difficult to control in the quiet, pianissimo sections 
compared to sopranos with a lighter focus. Surprisingly, she has 
marvelous control in all dynamic levels, even the very softest. 
Her rendition of the slow 'Am Grabe Anselmos' was fluid and 
totally flexible... If the four lieder were beautiful, the 
performance of 'Shepherd on the Rock' - for soprano, piano, and 
clarinet (Larry Combs) was divine. Karpoff's rising interval of a 
ninth, imitating the sounds of a yodel, were right on target. Her 
intonation in this work, as in the four lieder, was magnificent - 
even her high B-natural came out effortlessly."

The Syracuse Herald-Journal has also reported on Fred 
Karpoff's other performances: "In terms of musicality, Karpoff is 
one of the most exciting pianists to watch and hear in the history 
of the Skaneateles Music Festival. His involvement and intensity 
at the piano are at once apparent, and his phrasing invariably 
superb. He is a dynamic player whose bold, orchestral-sized tone 
and aggressive execution immediately sets the stage for what's 
ahead - obviating any need for 'warm-up' movement. Among his many 
strengths as a chamber music performer, Karpoff has a perspicacity 
for timing: he can sense exactly where the tension within the 
music is to begin, how much of it to make and when to let it all 
go. Moreover, he's got the technique to make it sound all so 
convincing. As a result, Karpoff's interpretations consistently 
reveal not only a keen dramatic sense of purpose, but also a deep 
understanding of a work's architectural structure."

The MacDowell disc is available at www.sonatabop.com


Jane Rearick Shoup

November 25, 2003



Hey there:

I understand everyone had a wonderful time at lunch last Saturday. 
I wasn't able to make it as I had a workshop in Huntington.

Heard from reliable sources that they had a fun time.....on the 
other hand I heard from an unreliable source that there were at 
least 50 people there. (Would you believe Butch told me that to 
make me feel bad for missing? ha ha)

Those who attended were: Jane Bennett Ferrell, Bull Miller, Bonnie 
Brenneman Turner, Delbert Kidd, Jo Ann Spitler Bostic, Jo Ann 
Berkley Scarbro, Judy Bowen Romano, Jane Monk Monday, Butch Buckley, 
Bill Coles, Raymond Barnett. and Joan Bennett Belcher. (Judy also 
brought a friend.)

Plan now for December's lunch. We will announce where it will be 
held later on in December.

Love to all - Jake

November 25, 2003

Classmates:

Joan has asked me to pass this very sad information on to all of 
you. I can hardly believe it since Jane has done so well since 
her surgery and chemo before. She has been gaining weight and 
feeling well. 

She and Freddie had bought a place in FL and have been traveling 
back and forth making changes and fixing things up the way they 
wanted them. They had planned to go down and stay through the 
winter. Jane is still very positive and says they will just go 
later. 

We need to remember the whole family during this time and I will 
keep you posted of any changes. Keep them in your prayers.

Jane's address is in the booklet from the reunion or if you need 
it - email me and I will send it to you.

Love to all, Jackie 


11/02/03
Jackie: 
It is with the deepest sadness that I give you this news. I found 
out yesterday that Jane's cancer has spread to both lungs and 
liver. I really can't believe it has happened. This is all we 
know until she sees her oncologist, which I hope will be this 
coming week.
I know that you all will keep her in your prayers.

Joan 



11/04/03

Jane's report isn't very good. Her oncologist said she has 
lesions on both lungs and liver. They will do a liver biopsy 
today or tomorrow. (Note: It's scheduled for the 12th) He will 
see her within two days after the biopsy to start the chemo. 
There will be no surgery.
I will keep you up to date.
Joan 

November 25, 2003

NOT OFTEN MAX SENDS ANYTHING TO ME LIKE THIS. I GOT PERMISSION 
FROM THIS GUY TO POST. ALSO, IF YOU GET A CHANCE TELL MAX THAT 
HIS COMPUTER IS BLOCKING MY MESSAGES TO HIM AND BECKY. MAYBE HE 
DID IT ON PURPOSE. ALSO, DON'S COMPUTER BLOCKING MY MESSAGES. 
JAKE


HEY CLASSMATES - MAX SENT THIS TO ME AND SUGGESTED I FORWARD IT ON 
TO ALL OF YOU. THANKS MAX - IT IS A WONDERFUL STORY. JAKE

Jackie, a friend sent this to me. Unlike so many other feel-good 
stories that circulate around the internet, this one is true, and 
I have verified the accuracy of the story. I thought that you 
might be interested in passing it on, although it does not 
directly concern a classmate, it should have meaning for us all. 

The writer and his wife live in LA and both work for Uncle Sam. 
A Day at Baltimore Airport 

Dear Friends and Family, 
I hope that you will spare me a few minutes of your time to tell 
you about something that I saw on Monday, October 27. 

I had been attending a conference in Annapolis and was coming home 
on Sunday. As you may recall, Los Angeles International Airport was 
closed on Sunday, October 26, because of the fires that affected air 
traffic control. Accordingly, my flight, and many others, were canceled 
and I wound up spending a night in Baltimore. 

My story begins the next day. When I went to check in at the 
United counter Monday morning I saw a lot of soldiers home from Iraq. 
Most were very young and all had on their desert camouflage uniforms. 
This was as change from earlier, when they had to buy civilian clothes 
in Kuwait to fly home. It was a visible reminder that we are in a 
war. It probably was pretty close to what train terminals were like in 
World War II. 

Many people were stopping the troops to talk to them, asking them 
questions in the Starbucks line or just saying "Welcome Home." 
In addition to all the flights that had been canceled on Sunday, the 
weather was terrible in Baltimore and the flights were backed up. 
So, there were a lot of unhappy people in the terminal trying to get 
home, but nobody that I saw gave the soldiers a bad time. 

By the afternoon, one plane to Denver had been delayed several 
hours. United personnel kept asking for volunteers to give up their seats 
and take another flight. They weren't getting many takers. Finally, 
a United spokeswoman got on the PA and said this, "Folks. As you 
can see, there are a lot of soldiers in the waiting area. They only have 
14 days of leave and we're trying to get them where they need to go 
without spending any more time in an airport then they have to. We sold 
them all tickets, knowing we would oversell the flight. If we can, we 
want to get them all on this flight. We want all the soldiers to know 
that we respect what you're doing, we are here for you and we love 
you."

 At that, the entire terminal of cranky, tired, travel-weary 
people, a cross-section of America, broke into sustained and heartfelt 
applause. 

The soldiers looked surprised and very modest. Most of them just 
looked at their boots. Many of us were wiping away tears. 
And, yes, people lined up to take the later flight and all the 
soldiers went to Denver on that flight. 

That little moment made me proud to be an American, and also told 
me why we will win this war. 

If you want to send my little story on to your friends and family, 
feel free. This is not some urban legend. I was there, I was part of 
it, I saw it happen. 

Will Ross 
Administrative Judge 
United States Department of Defense 

November 25, 2003

HEY CLASSMATES - I RECEIVED THIS EMAIL FROM PATSY ANSTEY ALLEN AND 
HER HUSBAND. AFTER CHECKING THE SITE AND SEEING THAT IT WAS SET 
UP BY CONGRESSMAN RUPPERSBERGER (D-MD), IT SEEMED LIKE A WONDERFUL 
THING WE COULD DO FOR OUR SERVICEPEOPLE. READ BELOW AND CONSIDER 
DOING THIS - VISIT THE SITE BY GOING TO www.heromiles.org JAKE


Jackie:

We would like you to review this and if deemed appropriate, please 
send to others. This system is to allow you to transfer air miles 
to our returning GI's who are having trouble getting airline 
transportation to their homes when coming home from Iraq. 

Please check "heromiles.org" and see what you think.

Thanks,
Don and Pat Anstey Allen
LTC USAF (Ret)


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stationed in Iraq two-week leaves in the largest R & R 
program since the Vietnam War. Soldiers on R & R or 
Emergency Leave are flown by the military to Germany or 
three airports in the United States, Baltimore/Washington, 
(BWI), Dallas/FortWorth, (DFW), or Atlanta, (ATL ) for free.
The soldiers have been responsible for flights the rest of 
the way in the U.S. to their destinations, until Congress 
provided funding for this purpose on November 3, 2003. 
However, this funding is not yet available and may not be 
sufficient for all the troops or troops on "EmergencyLeave".
More than 470 soldiers a day are arriving in the U.S. Until 
the Department of Defense can authorize payment for their 
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November 25, 2003


Hi Gang:

Just thought this was a neat story that I could share about Jane 
Monk Monday. I asked her permission and she has agreed to let 
me put it on the website. I'm thrilled that someone "our" age 
is still up to this kind of effort and fun.

Sure wish I could join in on the fun, but I don't think I'd do 
very well. ha ha Jake 


Jackie - 

(11/7/03) I was recruited for a senior basketball league. I 
think I did tell you the women on the team are good. I was 
amazed.

(11/8/03) We were scheduled to have a tournament this weekend, 
but for some reason, it was canceled, thank goodness! I was 
certainly not ready after two practices. Now we are scheduled 
the first weekend in December. We only practice one time a week 
and that is on Sunday evenings, and that is sure not enough for 
me. I have to buy a basketball, shoes and shorts. I bought 
one ball, and you might know, I got out of Wal Mart's with a 
guys basketball, and that just won't work. Who knew? Jane, 
probably not many of us would know the difference.

This spring I can play softball too and they even have a 
senior's Olympics. I am thrilled about this, but how long I can 
last, well, that is the rest of the story, we shall see. You 
have to do more than one thing in the Olympics, so I can swim 
too, or hopefully I can qualify. Seriously, I have wanted to do 
this for a very long time. Now, we shall see if I can do it or 
not.

I asked my youngest son to go to the Rec Center with me, so I 
can work on my moves, and he just laughs. Oh, he also purchased 
a court jester hat at the state fair, and he told me I might 
want to consider wearing this as part of my uniform!!! Can 
you believe such disrespect? 

(NOTE FROM JACKIE: Just wait until she makes the "Pros" and 
then we will see what her young son thinks of her. ha ha I 
think this is wonderful and I admire the fact that Jane can do 
this. I will plan to go see her play sometime and get back to 
all of you - maybe with pictures. Jake)

Classmates:

I received this message from Sheila today. I'm sure all of 
you share my sadness for their loss. 

Ray and Sheila - please accept our deepest condolences.

Jackie

 Jackie:
 Ray's father (Rev. Ray W. Wilson, Sr.) passed away on 
Friday, November 14,
 2003. He was 88 years old. A lot of people in our class 
knew him since he
 served as the Minister of First Methodist Church in South 
Charleston for 7
 years during our high school days. If you will go to the 
following web
 site, you can get his obituary. Perhaps you would send out 
a note to our
 class since he was known by a lot of our classmates and 
their families. His
 wife, Irene is still living and doing well. She is 86 years 
old and they
 were married for 67 years. The web site is: 
www.pughfuneralhome.com

November 21, 2003

October 23, 2003

Classmates: 

This news is a little late. I received this right before the 
reunion (July 18, 2003) - so overlooked passing it on to all of 
you. 

Judy Bowen Romano has a new little granddaughter. Judy reports 
that her name is Genevieve Catherine Potter weighing in at 7 lbs. 
14 ounces and 20" long with long gobs of black hair and so pretty. 


Sorry to Judy for being so late posting this wonderful news and 
congratulations to the whole family on this new addition! Jaxs 

CLICK TO SEE LARGER PICTURES

Jerry and Paula Romano Potter with their four beautiful Girls:  Audriana Judith 7 yrs , Jeri Deann 5yrs, 
Gabrielle Grace 3 yrs  and Baby Genevieve at 1 month.

Paula is principal at Hayes Jr. High School in St. Albans.

October 23, 2003

Classmates - Now this is a great story about Gus Belcher - Joan's 
husband! 

I assume most of you remember Alex Hawkins from the class of '55. 
He was a great athlete and played College football for South 
Carolina and pro-ball for the Colts and Atlanta.

Joan Bennett Belcher's husband, Gus, graduated with Alex. This 
past week Alex was in town to be honored at the South Charleston 
High School football game during half time.

Alex had written a book years ago about his life called "My 
Story...and I'm Sticking to It." I understand it is the funniest 
book and, of course, it's true. Gus decided to take his book to see 
if he might get a chance to have Alex sign it for him. 

Alex was very gracious and was more than happy to sign Gus' book. 
Bob Anderson, Director of the South Charleston Convention and 
Visitors Bureau, and Alex invited Gus to go to the Press Box with 
them while he was being interviewed. Joan says Gus came home with 
the biggest smile!!! There was an article in the paper on Monday 
morning that I'm sure all of the South Charleston Fans would love to 
read - especially those who live out-of-town. 

The story from the newspaper and a picture are below for your 
enjoyment. Jake 

October 20, 2003 

click to see larger picture

Hawkins returns to SC, again holding court


ALEX HAWKINS is never at a loss for words. And that’s what we love 
about him. Nearly a half-century after a storied athletic career at 
South Charleston High School, Hawkins returned to Oakes Field on 
Friday night for the Black Eagles’ game with Spring Valley. 
Hawkins’ exploits at South Charleston earned him a scholarship to 
South Carolina, where he blossomed into an All-America halfback, 
leading to an NFL career with the Baltimore Colts and Atlanta 
Falcons.
Does he have a favorite memory from his South Charleston days? 

“I can’t pinpoint it down to one,” said. “The person I remember was 
a teammate of mine, Ronnie Steele. Ronnie was always a better 
football player than I was. I made third-team all-state, while 
Ronnie made first-team all-state. I had baseball and basketball 
scholarships but chose football, so I’ve never done anything the 
right way, really.”
Hawkins began playing football at South Carolina in 1956. In his 
first two meetings against arch rival Clemson, the Tigers blanked 
the Gamecocks. Legendary Clemson coach Frank Howard said he would 
tip his cap to South Carolina, if the Gamecocks could ever manage to 
score against his rugged Tigers defense. 
In Hawkins senior year, South Carolina dominated Clemson 26-6.
“When I went down there,’’ said Hawkins, “the significance of 
beating Clemson was nothing for me because I was born and raised in 
West Virginia and didn’t know anything about the rivalry there. 
Frank Howard turned out to be one of my better friends, but not 
until after I graduated.”
Hawkins remains one of South Carolina’s most popular former stars. 
He’s put down roots in Denmark, S.C., about 60 miles east of 
Columbia. He’s also got a quick comeback for those South Carolina 
fans who still claim he’s the Gamecocks’ best-ever tailback.
“I just refer them to George Rogers, who won the Heisman Trophy,” he 
said.
As a member of the Colts, Hawkins took part in Johnny Unitas’ 
still-record streak of 47 straight games with at least one touchdown 
pass. Unitas’ streak began in 1956, four years before Hawkins’ 
rookie season with the Colts. Hawkins caught three touchdowns during 
Unitas’ streak — Raymond Berry caught 38 passes for scores during 
that period — and he helped keep it alive in 1960. 
In the 40th game of the streak, which was a 35-21 loss to the 
Packers in Green Bay, Unitas found Hawkins with a 1-yard touchdown 
pass with 70 seconds left. 
Three games later, on Dec. 11, 1960, Unitas failed to throw a 
touchdown pass in a 10-3 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. “One thing 
about that game that broke the streak, I dropped a touchdown pass in 
that game, “ Hawkins said.
After his decade-long NFL career ended in 1968, Hawkins wrote a pair 
of books including “My Story and I’m Sticking to It,’’ which is now 
out of print. Incidentally, he also received a third of a 
songwriting credit for the 1994 country music hit “That’s My Story’’ 
by Collin Raye, which was inspired by Hawkins’ phrase. 
“I’m still collecting on that,” Hawkins said. 
He also turned out to be a natural for sports broadcasting. After 
starting in radio, he quickly moved up to working NFL games on 
network television. 
“The radio station that handled the Atlanta Falcons, for which I 
played one year, gave me a chance to do some color on their network 
and that’s how I got my start,” he said. “I didn’t understand 
anything about broadcasting at that time. I was fired five times and 
hired back five times.” 
Hawkins also appeared with Burt Reynolds as the police chief in the 
1976 movie “Gator’’ and was slated to play a character named 
‘Hawkins’ in the somewhat forgettable 1985 film “The Slugger’s 
Wife.’’
“Actually, I went for the filming of ‘The Slugger’s Wife’ and I got 
the credits for it, but they kept me waiting all day and never shot 
my scene and I never went back,” he said. “They had to replace me. 
I’m not a patient person.”
At age 66, Hawkins is content to reflect on a colorful life that 
started with life-long relationships that still endure in South 
Charleston.
“I’m retired now after having never worked,” smiled Hawkins.

October 21, 2003

Hello there:

Well, we had a great bunch for lunch on Saturday which I must say 
was a beautiful day. The leaves are turning here and are quite 
pretty, but I think because of all the rain they aren't as vibrant 
as I expected them to be this year. 

Those showing for lunch were: Joan Bennett Belcher, Jo Ann Spitler 
Bostic, Bull Miller, Butch Buckley, Carroll Pack Kinder and husband, 
Stanley, Janet Buckner George, Kay Hill Pursley (Sandyville, WV), 
Laura Jo Counts Carte (FL), Bill Coles, and me. Sure was great 
having Kay and Laura Jo. Laura Jo had come in to visit her mother 
whose birthday was this week.

I had to leave early to attend a shower given for Phyllis Rumbaugh 
Fenwick's oldest daughter, Debbie. She and her husband are 
adopting a baby from Russia and should have him sometime next month. 
I understand by leaving early, I missed the usual Buckley 
funniness. 

Try to come next month. Love to all Jackie 

October 11, 2003

Hey Classmates:

Here's a little information about Barbara Wolfe Harvey that I'm sure 
most of you don't know. I was unaware for sometime after the 
reunion that all this bad luck had taken place. 

When I heard from her she was trying to sit at the computer a little 
more each day. If anyone has sent her a message and she didn’t 
reply, they should try again now.

Unfortunately, Barb slipped getting out of the shower between 
activities at the Labelle and the banquet. At first she was scared 
to death that she had damaged her left ankle that she had previously 
had replaced. She relates that the pain was awful, but instead of 
going to ER she came to the banquet (just couldn’t miss it). (NOTE: 
You know how a 1958 SC graduate functions....... "and the show must 
go on/just can't miss it" kind of mentality that we all show....ha 
ha). She had a terrible time trying to walk at the banquet and had 
to leave early as the pain was just unbearable and her foot was 
swollen badly. She had to have her husband help her get the shoe 
off it was so tight. Needless to say she never got the shoe back 
on. She couldn’t even get a house shoe on the next morning. 

They put a pillow on the floor of their Excursion and headed home to 
Lost Creek, WV early Sunday morning. She saw the doctor Monday 
morning and found she had broken a bone in the arch of her foot, 
they had her foot cast  in "one of those fancy stiff Velcro boots." 
She had to use a walker again – no weight supposed to be put on it. 
Then, misfortunate struck again and she fell trying to get on a 
stool one week to the day later the first accident cracking her tail 
bone and back. 

When she asked the doctor what she could do for it, he said take the 
pain pills and cry – in other words just suffer! She has only been 
able to sit for short periods of time. She is very uncomfortable 
riding into town for her therapy three times a week, but says the 
warm water feels so good when she is there. She says she can now do 
a little better - she even made it back to church some weeks ago. 

On a good note, she says, one thing these injuries are giving her is 
the time to read Greg Schultz’s books. She says she so enjoyed "The 
Girl Who Loved to Run" that she in turn ordered all that he had for 
sale. She's currently reading "Gully Town" and really enjoying it. 
(Now don't anyone else do this just to get the time to read 
Schultz's books - there must be a better way to find time to read. 
ha ha)

NOTE: BARB - I'M SO SORRY YOU'VE HAD ALL THIS PAIN. LET'S ALL 
KEEP HER IN MIND AND PRAY THAT SHE HAS A SPEEDY RECOVERY!!!!! I 
KNOW SHE WOULD LOVE TO RECEIVE CARDS FROM US. JAKE

**********************************************************************


CLASSMATES: JUST RECEIVED THIS GREAT UPDATE FROM BARB. I MUST 
ADMIT, I WAS SLOW GETTING THIS STORY WRITTEN AND POSTED. AS USUAL 
- SORRY , JAKE

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Barbara W. Harvey 
To: 'Jackie Pauley' 
Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 12:29 PM
Subject: RE: BARBARA WOLFE STORY



Hey - that was written some time ago. I'm doing pretty good now. 
In fact, I am going to try a trip to Charleston this weekend to see 
my 4 year old granddaughter sing with the cherub angels choir for 
the first time. My daughter says she looks so cute in her choir 
robe. Their director told them they are angels and angels do not 
talk - only sing in church. Let's see how that works for these 
little kids.

Barb 

October 6, 2003

Hey Classmates: 

Larry R. Jackson does this different and interesting sideline. 
Larry says he retired March 1993 from 30 years of direct sales and 
then started driving a school bus in November 1996. He says it was 
that or get a divorce and he figured it would be cheaper to work. 
;-)

I can't wait to hear from him to see what the results were on this 
mini project. 

Larry also says to keep this in mind, "We're always looking for 
volunteers if anyone is interested...... Matthew 9:37,38 says it 
best." 

Jake



Thanks. I spent several hours searching out the names in the 
paragraph. I enjoyed the puzzle very much, time well spent. I plan 
to take this to Mt. Olive Complex and let the men try to work it 
out. 
Larry R. 

Larry: Do you spend time working with the men at Mt. Olive Prison 
or is that your employment? Jake


----- Original Message ----- 
From: LRJWVA@aol.com 
To: Jpauley@ntelos.net 
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2003 12:00 PMSubject: Re: 30 Books


I am a member of a ministry called Prison Fellowship, we go to MOCC 
the 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of each month for Bible study. I also am part 
of KAIROS Ministries and we do a Three Day Short Course On Christian 
Living ever six months. There are 42 men at a time that attend our 
course over the three days, we express God's love to them and accept 
them for who they are, a child of God. 

We ask the local churches to bake cookies for the prison and take 
about 5000 dozen cookies with us to express the love from the 
church. Everyone in the prison gets cookies from the Warden to the 
men in segregation. There are about 25 volunteers that share how to 
live a Christian life. Then we have a follow up meeting every 
Thursday evening to help them strength there faith.

Kairos is taking the Threes Day Course to all the prisons in WV, so 
far we have been to MOCC (four times) Huttonsville (once) and will 
be in Lakin Women's Facility this November, also #5 at MOCC.
I feel blessed to be able to share the change in my life since I 
invited Jesus Christ to walk with me. Each day I ask God to give me 
enough this day to serve him. Enough of what you say, enough 
understanding, enough love for others, enough ability to forgive 
others as Jesus Christ forgave me, just enough. 

The Bible Books will be a challenge to several of the men at MOCC, 
if you want I'll be happy to let you know there comments. 

Larry R.

Larry: I think your involvement in this program is wonderful. I 
would also love to hear the men's responses to the paragraph puzzle. 
You are truly blessed to be able to carry the Lord's word and love 
to all of these people who got their lives messed up one way or the 
other. I will keep you in my prayers. Love ya Jackie

October 6, 2003

SCOTT BUCKLEY, a 2001 graduate of South Charleston High School, 
was named to the spring semester dean's list at Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vt.
Buckley is the son of William "Butch" Buckley and the late Linda S. Buckley.

October 6, 2003

UPDATES ON CLASSMATES:

* Wanda Clay Colbert: I called Wanda the other day (10/01). She 
says she is doing "pretty good." She says she can see somewhat with 
glasses and that the doctor has changed her prescription twice. She 
doesn't think she can see as well out of the latest 
pair.....especially from her left eye which she says was really cut 
up by all the glass. Her doctor has told her she is healing pretty 
good and that this may be as good as it gets. She goes back to the 
doctor on October 23rd and I have asked her to let us know how she 
is at that point.

She was driving, but has stopped since the last pair of glasses. 
She hopes to drive to South Charleston once she is driving again. 
Lightning hit her computer and she is to get a new one sometime this 
month. She will let us know when she is back online.

* Martha Bailes Rogers: I spoke with Martha at the reunion and she 
told me she would be moving to live with her son in GA on August 30, 
2003. Martha says her son is divorced and recently his daughter 
(Martha's granddaughter) is 15 and has come to live with him. She 
feels her son needs her help now with her granddaughter. I called 
her on the 29th and she was almost ready to leave. 

She said Bob didn't recognize her most times now. She had made 
arrangements for Bob's children and grandchildren to check about him 
from time to time at the rehabilitation home to make sure he is 
taken care of and doing well. 

Martha's address now is: 145 Westwood Drive, Dallas, GA 30132. I'm 
sure she would love to hear from us. Please don't forget to send 
cards to Bob at: Sunbridge Rehab Center, Room 158, 300 Saville 
Road, Hurricane, WV 25520. (Hopefully the nurses will read them to 
him.)

October 4, 2003

HEY THERE GUYS AND GALS:

JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THE PICTURE CD OF THE REUNION IS 
FINISHED AND READY FOR YOU TO PURCHASE. I THINK THAT NOW THE 
REUNION IS OVER - YOU'D LIKE TO HAVE A MEMORY OF THOSE WHO WERE 
THERE, PEOPLE WITH WHOM YOU TALKED, ETC.

WE DID HAVE A FANTASTIC TIME AND WANTED TO CATCH PART OF IT ON 
PICTURES. WOULD YOU BELIEVE THAT THERE ARE 505 PICTURES??? 
WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!!

OUR LITTLE TWINS TOOK CARE OF MAKING THESE CD'S AT NO COST TO US. 
JOAN COPIED THEM TO CD, PUT A REALLY NEAT COVER ON THEM AND THEN 
JANE MADE ALL THE ADDITIONAL DISKS FOR US TO PURCHASE. NOW KEEP IN 
MIND THAT THEY DID ALL THIS WORK FREE - JUST TO HELP SUPPORT THE 
WEBSITE. (ALSO AS A SPECIAL TREAT - JOAN HAS PERSONALIZED EACH CD 
FOR THE BUYER BY PUTTING A PICTURE OF THEM ON THE COVER OF THEIR 
PURCHASED CD - HOW COOL IS THAT?)

I REALLY THINK YOU WILL ENJOY REMINISCING AS YOU GO THROUGH ALL THE 
PICTURES. BELOW MAX GIVES YOU ADDITIONAL REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BUY 
A DISK. (THOSE OF YOU WHO DIDN'T MAKE THE REUNION MIGHT LIKE A CD 
TO SEE WHO ALL CAME, WHAT THEY LOOKED LIKE, ETC.)

IF YOU DECIDE YOU WANT TO PURCHASE A DISK - JUST PLACE YOUR ORDER BY 
EMAIL OR SNAIL MAIL AND THEN SEND A CHECK TO JOAN AT 52 KENNA DRIVE, 
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV 25309.

THE COST FOR YOUR CD IS ONLY $23.00 AND REMEMBER THAT'S FOR 505 
PICTURES ON TWO CD'S WHICH ALSO INCLUDES THE SHIPPING AND HANDLING. 
YOU SURE CAN'T BEAT A DEAL LIKE THIS!

JAKE 


MAX'S "BETTER" VERSION OF WHY YOU SHOULD BUY A CD FOLLOWS: 

Here's the pitch for the CD:

Did you have a good time at the Reunion?

Do you remember whether you had a good time at the Reunion?

Do you remember who you talked to at the Reunion?

Okay, do you remember the Reunion?

Yeah, we are reaching that time when we all need some memory aids, 
and do we have one for you. Yes, it is a CD of photos taken at the Reunion.

Think of the uses!

SEE your classmates having fun!

SEE how much better you look than they do!

LAUGH at how old they look while you are still young!

EDIT your photo to REALLY look younger than your classmates.

ALL for the ridiculously LOW, LOW price of $23.00.

Yes, just 3 x $10s and a $5 - (okay, okay, 2 x $10s and 3-$1's .)

AND after expenses ALL proceeds go to support the Class of '58 
website.

Well, all proceeds that the Committee can't figure out how to skim.

BUY NOW!!!

or we will keep sending these annoying messages.



NOW LEAVE IT TO MAX - HE REALLY MAKES A GREAT AMUSING PITCH.
I LOVE IT - JAKE

October 4, 2003

HEY GUYS AND GALS:

NOTICE JAY SAYS, "ONE OF THE THINGS I'M DOING IN RETIREMENT....."

I REMEMBER HEARING JAY NELSON SING WHEN WE WERE IN SCHOOL, SO I'M 
SURE THIS CD IS GREAT WITH HIS VOICE AS PART OF THE GROUP.

IF YOU DECIDE TO HELP HIM OUT, I'M SURE HE WILL APPRECIATE IT. I'LL 
BE ORDERING ONE.

JAY, GLAD YOU AREN'T LETTING ANY GRASS GROW UNDER YOUR FEET. I'D BE 
INTERESTED IN WHAT THE OTHER THINGS ARE THAT YOU ARE DOING SINCE 
RETIREMENT. 

JACKIE


From: Jay Nelson 
To: 'Jackie Pauley' 
Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2003 11:12 PM
Subject: It's finally on the Streets!


Jackie:

As you will recall one of the things I have been doing in 
retirement is playing with a Christian Group called Good News. We 
have been working on our first CD for about a year and it is now 
available. If anyone in the class wants to take a chance, they 
are a $10 donation, as all the profits are going to our church 
building fund. There are five of us in the group, three voices, 
two acoustical guitars, a stand-up bass, and keyboards. There are 
13 tracks on the CD … most are oldies but goodies, with our own 
arrangements. I have attached the CD cover – I hope you can see 
it.
You can order your CD by sending a check for 10.00 to Jay at this
address: 6868 Partridge Drive SE, Moses Lake, WA 98837

Precious Memories
I Would Crawl All the Way
Lower Lights
Jesus and Mama
Wandering Shepherd
I Believe He Died for Me
Just a Closer Walk with Thee
Wayfaring Stranger
Mama’s Bible
Forgiveness
Teach Your Children
Seeds
Shalom

Jake … in case you forget what I look like, I’m the fourth from 
the left. Jay

Click to make larger

October 3, 2003

WELL FOLKS - IT SEEMS THAT NOT MANY TRIED STANDING THE EGG UP ON 
END. I ACTUALLY MADE ATTEMPTS A COUPLE OF TIMES, BUT REALLY DIDN'T 
TRY AS HARD AS I SHOULD HAVE. ( I MUST REMEMBER TO DO THIS NEXT 
SPRING). SEEMS THAT JANE MONK MONDAY DOES THIS EACH YEAR AND HAS 
GREAT SUCCESS AND I REPORT THE FOLLOWING: 

*********************************************************************************************************************************
NUMBER 1:
Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 9:45 AM
Hi,

Here is something of interest, and I don't know if you know this or 
have ever tried it but it does work. 
I know you have heard that there are times when you can stand an egg 
on its end and it will stand alone for a long period of time. Most 
people don't believe this can be done, but I assure you it can. I 
have done it numerous times.

The times of the year that this is possible is on the first day of 
spring, the vernal equinox, and the first day of fall, which occurs 
tomorrow. Try it! Tomorrow morning, take a raw egg and with 
patience, stand it up. It may take a few tries but you can do it. 
et me know your results. Jane

NUMBER 2:
September 22, 2003:

Hey guys and gals: 

I received this email from Jane Monk Monday this morning and felt I 
just had to share with you. It sounds like a fun and easy 
experiment. Jane wants us to let her know how the experiment went - 
so email me your results and we'll just see if Jane's right and if 
we are successful. If you send me a reply, I hope you won't mind my 
posting your results. Now this is just for fun so don't be bashful 
with your comments.

Sure hope I remember to do my test in the morning before I fix 
Jerry's breakfast. I wonder how many eggs will be broken in the 
morning? ha ha 

Love to all and thanks to Jane - Jaxs

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NUMBER 3:
Hi,

This does work. I have photos to prove it does.

Jane 
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NUMBER 4:

From: JMonday309@aol.com 
To: Jpauley@ntelos.net 

My egg is still standing on the kitchen counter, and it will stand 
until late this evening; then it will fall over. I can't believe no 
one knew about this. It happens the first day of spring and the 
first day of fall, that is the only time an egg will stand on it's 
end.

I took a photo of mine standing this time and I will show it to you 
at brunch when I have it developed.

Jane

NUMBER 5: I WROTE AND ASKED JANE IF IT MATTERED WHICH END IT WAS 
STANDING ON:

NUMBER 6:

From: <JMonday309@aol.com>
To: <Jpauley@ntelos.net>
Subject: Re: test
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 3:55 PM
HI,
No, the largest end is the one to stand it on, and I always cup my 
hands 
around the egg and take my hands away slowly until it works. It 
will fall over 
soon. Mine has been standing all day.
Jane
******************************************************************************************************************************
NUMBER 7:

FROM MAX:


You are absolutely correct that one can stand an egg on end on the 
Vernal Equinox, and the Autumnal Equinox, and the first day of 
Spring ------ and Easter, Christmas, 4th of July, and all the other 
days of the year, too. 
Want to read more? Follow this link -- 
http://www.snopes.com/science/equinox.htm 
hmp2 MAX
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NUMBER 8:
HI Jackie,

Maybe Max is right, those are the only two days I have tried to 
stand an egg on it's end. I shall try again in the morning and let 
you know.

Jane 
*****************************************************************************************************************************
NUMBER 9:
From: JMonday309@aol.com 
To: Jpauley@ntelos.net 
Sent: Friday, September 26, 2003 3:25 PM
Subject: Re: Egg


HI,

If anyone can get their egg to stand on end on other days, I wish 
they would let me know. I tried and tried and could not stand it up 
again.

Jane 
**********************************************************************************************************************************
NUMBER 10:

Hi Jackie,

Well, I don't know if Max can do it or not, but I have tried very 
hard and I cannot get an egg to stand up now. Jane 



NUMBER 11:

WELL ALRIGHT - SOMEONE ELSE WHO REPORTED THAT IT WORKED FOR THEM. 
THANKS TO HARRY RAMSEY. JAKE



Hello Jackie,
It worked for me. Kathy laughed at me until she seen it 
standing on end.
Tell Jane thanks for me.
Love ya,
Harry
P.S. Isabel was not a problem for us. Just lost some food. We 
give God all the glory for his protection.

September 28, 2003

HEY CLASSMATES:

WHAT A TREAT FOR US! I RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING EMAIL RIGHT BEFORE 
THE REUNION AND ASKED BUTCH BOOHER IF WE COULD POST AND HE SAID YES. 
PLEASE READ OUR EXCHANGE OF EMAILS BELOW AND THEN LOOK AT THE 
ATTACHED PICTURES. IF ANYONE CAN ID THESE FELLOWS IN THE LAST 
PICTURE - LET ME KNOW.

Photos submitted by Butch Booher (Class of '57 - SCHS)
courtesy of Jerry Waters (Class of '59 - Charleston 
High School)

LOVE TO ALL, JAKE
*********************************************************************************



Thought you might like to see these pictures and maybe use on your's 
and Joan's SCHS website.....

Butch Booher..


*********************************************************************************************************************************
Jackie Pauley <Jpauley@ntelos.net> wrote
Butch: These pictures are WONDERFUL!!! Thanks for sharing and 
I will post them asap giving you credit I know everyone will love 
them and they sure bring back lots of memories. Our 45th reunion 
is this week end so I will post immediately after. Where did you 
get such great pictures? Are the two guys anyone I should know??? 
I'd list their names if you know who they are. Thanks again - 
I really appreciate it. Jackie
****************************************************************
---- Original Message ----- 
From: tee 
To: Jackie Pauley 
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 12:03 PM
Subject: Re: Rock Lake Pool Pics-------50's !!!!!!! BUTCH AGAIN !!


Jackie,

Glad you enjoyed the pictures and plan to include them on your 
website. I recieved the pics from a friend of mine( Jerry Waters ). 
Jerry was a graduate from Charleston High School. He is a retired 
Charleston Fireman now and has a local talk show on WVTS Radio-950 .

I don't and Jerry doesn't know the two fellows in the picture. We 
are thinking that maybe someone will see the pictures and identify 
them??

Thanks for giving me credit, but I wish you would include Jerry in 
the credits.

I found yours and Joan's website by searching the "net"---( Google 
). Your have an excellent website!!! Wish there were more SCHS 
sites !!
Jackie, Father time has been good to us. I still remember a lot of 
events that happened during the "happy days" of the 50's. "Those 
were the days my friend", I thought they would never 
end..........(taken from a song lyrics). 

Happiness & Health, BUTCH

CLICK FOR LARGER PICTURES

September 28, 2003

>HEY GANG: 
> 
>THIS IS ANOTHER OF THOSE STORIES I HAD TO SIT ON UNTIL THE 
REUNION WAS OVER. THIS TELLS ABOUT OUR GUY, GARY, AND WHAT HE'S 
DOING DURING HIS RETIREMENT. I'M SURE YOU'LL AGREE, IT'S PRETTY 
INTERESTING. I ADMIRE THE FACT THAT HE STILL WANTS TO BE BUSY. 
> 
>ARE THERE OTHERS OUT THERE WHO'D LIKE TO SHARE WHAT YOU ARE DOING 
SINCE YOUR RETIREMENT???? YOU KNOW I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. 
> 
>JAKE 
>********************************************************************************************************************************** 


>If you want to see how I have been spending some of my spare time 
since retirement, go to www.kirkcox.com. Then scroll down to 
photos. 
> 
> 
> Kirk goes over some points with his outstanding volunteers, Gary 
Pelfrey and Pat Blaszak, who worked in the Richmond office. 

Click for larger picture

>I have been doing volunteer work for a local politician. We just 
spent abut 6 weeks working at the General Assembly in Richmond. I 
worked about 2 days a week. He has two paid workers, another 
volunteer and we had an intern for most of the session. 
> 
>Working at the capitol was an interesting experience. Everyone 
"dresses up." Coat and tie everyday including Saturday sessions. 
You can take your coat off while you work in the office. But if 
you go to another floor or to the capitol building, you have to 
put your coat back on. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. If 
you were looking for an office or a copy machine, you could ask 
anyone you see (including senators and delegates) and they would 
explain where what you were looking for was. 
> 
>I worked for a retired colonel who is a workaholic. He would give 
you 3-4 assignments at once. As we drove to Richmond every 
morning, he would rattle off everything we needed to do that day. 
I would take notes as he drove. He's a real character. The 
delegate we work for is a man of character and a strong Christian. 
He is really a great guy. 
> 
>Gotta go. Stay in touch. 
> 
>THE GAP 

September 25, 2003

Well now:

I missed the lunch this month, but for a good reason. I attended 
Phyllis and John Fenwick's youngest daughters wedding. More about 
this later.

Jane Monday was our "unexpected roving reporter" this month. Maybe 
this is what I should do - if they'd like, I could have those 
attending take turns doing the reported. I know you would all love 
someone else writing something different than I do each month,

"NEWLY ACQUIRED ROVING REPORTER" TELLS ALL:
 (my lead in of course, Jaxs)

Joan Bennett Belcher, Jo Anne Berkeley Scarbro, Jo Ann Spitler 
Bostic , Carol Pack Kinder, Raymond Barnett, Bull Miller, Butch 
Buckley and Jane Monk Monday. It was a great time. Carol's 
husband, Stanley, came in at the end of the meal and he visited for 
a while. We really had fun, or at least, I did.

Jane tells us that Carol will join us again when she is in town. 
Carol and hubby live in FL during the winters. They have a "CABIN 
CRUISER"! She was telling us about going across this lake to some 
enchanting place to shop and browse, and I added, well, I am darn 
jealous. It was a fun brunch. I missed you though, and so did 
everyone. 

Jane 

(Now isn't that nice to be missed? I encourage any of you who are 
in town next month on the third Saturday to join us. We love to 
see all of you. Jackie

September 13, 2003

AS PER MY REQUEST, THE FOLLOWING IS A PARTIAL LIST OF GIFTS 
CLASSMATES RECEIVED AT THE REUNION. IT WAS LOTS OF FUN SEEING WHAT 
GIFTS WHERE BROUGHT FROM WHICH STATE AND BY WHOM.

IF YOU HAVEN'T TOLD ME YET WHAT YOU RECEIVED AND DETAILS, PLEASE DO 
SO AS IT'S NEAT TO SEE WHAT OTHERS RECEIVED AND WHAT SOME OF THE 
CLEVER GIFTS WERE. 

NOW COME ON - TAKE THE TIME TO LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU RECEIVED. 
THANKS JAKE
**********************************************************************************************************************************

1- Jackie Frizzell Pauley: I'd like to start right off saying that 
I was lucky that I got Steve Taylor's gift. I LOVE peanut brittle 
and coming straight from VA, needless to say, they are wonderful!!! 
My family and I have enjoyed every bite so far. Jackie

2- Phyllis Rumbaugh Fenwick: I got Mona Turner Mallory and Leo 
Mallory's package which contained a t-shirt, mug and Frisbee from 
Watago State Park in Pocahontas County, WV, where the Mallory's own 
a log cabin. Phyllis

3- Joan Bennett Belcher: I received my gift from Carroll Pack 
Kinder. It was a beautiful handmade wreath with sea shells that 
Carroll had picked up on the seashores around Ft. Myers and the 
Sanibel Islands in FL. I love the wreath and will always think of 
Carroll when I have it hanging in our new place when Gus and I 
go to FL for the winters. Joan

4- Bonnie Brenneman Turner: I got a Sunflower bear from Greg 
Schultz in KS! Bonnie

5- Mary Beth Dorsey Elmore: I received a calendar and tote bag from 
Cynthia Koch Schenley from Oak Ridge, TN. Mary Beth

6- Jo Anne Berkley Scarbro: Jackie, the gift that I received was 
from Max Padon. It was a cook and story book entitled "Spies, Black 
Ties and Mango Pies, Recipes and Stories from CIA Agents", and also 
a pint of Virginia Gentleman Bourbon. I grew up in McLean VA which 
is where the CIA Headquarters is located. Really cool gift!!!!!!!!!!!
 Jo Anne

7- Jean Ann Mattox Bennett: I really appreciated the green Blenko 
"leaf-shaped" bowl from Loretta and Larry Jackson. I like Blenko 
(WV) and have several pieces, but not that one. It is a welcome 
addition. Thanks to Becky Agnew Huffman for the idea, to the 
Jackson's for the gift and to the reunion committee for a great 
time. Jean Ann

8- Jo Ann Spitler Bostic: I got Bill Dunlap's gift (MI). It was a 
bag of buttermilk pancake mix and dried cherries and a bag of dried 
fruit. Haven't tried the pancake mix yet, but the dried fruit was 
delicious. Jo Ann

9- Bob Throckmorton: The gifts were a great idea, and, in a 
humorous vein, they may have been the only thing that many of us 
have ever "won" in our lifetime. It was a great success, I assure 
you, and I think it was a real highlight of the evening. You guys 
did a wonderful job. My gift was from Jane Monk Monday. She provided 
a very colorful, ceramic kitchen spoon holder with the W.Va. logo on 
it and two bottles of West Virginia wine from the Kirkwood Winery in 
Summersville, WV. Bob

10- Barbara Wolfe Harvey: I received Sally Lewis Henson's WV state 
flag which had flown over WV's Capitol and came complete with a 
signed proclamation from Governor Wise. This was a great gift and 
we need to replace ours about once a year, so this will definitely 
soon be used. Barbara 

11- Delores McCune Dilworth: Hi Jackie, My gift was a jar of honey 
and a jar of honey jelly. We have enjoyed it very much. I had 
never tried honey jelly. I got it from Barbara Wolfe Harvey, from 
Lost Creek, WV. 

12- Sam Midkiff: We received a gift bag from Ellen Andrews from 
Hamilton OH. It was great! Contained all sorts of "munchies" from 
the Amish folks in her area. It also had two bars of wonderful 
smelling soap that we've left in the Motor home because it made it 
smell so good. This was a great idea! 

13- Bull Miller: Bull received his gift from Nancy Dixon Noble 
which was a six pack of Poly Gamy Porter beer from UT and a CD "The 
Mormon's Tabernacle Choir - Christmas Music". Bull says he has 
enjoyed the beer and plans to listen to the Christmas music during 
Christmas Season if anyone would care to join him. Bull

14- Butch Buckley: Butch also received a bag of Vidalia onions from 
Bill Price - GA. (Someone else told Mona Turner Mallory she could 
have them- could this be Raymond?????). We all know Buckley doesn't 
cook a lot, but maybe Mona will invite him over to share the onions 
with her and Leo. ha ha

15- Raymond Barnett: I received a bag of Vidalia onions from Bill 
Price - GA. Raymond says he and Elizabeth have certainly enjoyed 
eating these onions. Raymond 

16- Ellen Andrews - Jackie: My gift was a real hoot, I received it 
from Suzanne Walker Weber 
from the other end of OH, it was a Cleveland Indians t-shirt, do you 
think I can wear it down here in Reds country? Although the way the 
Reds are playing this year , maybe it would be a good idea to wear a 
shirt from the "mistake on the lake." Ellen

17-Max Padon: I received a can of gourmet Virginia peanuts from 
Stuart Kramer who, when he saw that I was getting his gift, yelled 
that I was from VA, and should demand a different gift. I happen to 
like peanuts, so I was happy with the gift - which have been 
cheerfully consumed, by the way. Max

18- Becky Atwood Padon: Becky's was the only name not put in the 
drawing. When Phyllis asked if anyone's name had not been drawn, 
Becky was the only one who spoke up. She received an A&W root beer 
mug obtained by the Reunion Committee (WV). Submitted by Max 
Sorry about that Becky.

19- Jane Bennett Ferrell: I received 3 bottles of wine from Jim 
Garber's homemade stock and a beautiful basket from Pocahontas 
County, WV. Of course, Fred has just loved the wine and I loved the 
basket. Jane 

20- Dreama Martin Vass: I received 2 bottles of homemade wine from 
Tommy Edwards, GA, and her comment was: yum! yum! Dreama

21- Ann Winnings Miller: Gene and I were fortunate enough to get a 
gift of Fenton Glassware from Roger and Dreama Martin Vass (WV)!! 
How lucky can you get!! Ann

22- Barbara Litteral Porter: I received Jackie Frizzell Pauley's 
gift (WV) and I want to thank her for the Blenko pitcher, it is just 
beautiful and I have it under lock and key. My daughters and my 
sister want it. They will just have to wait and see who I leave it to. 
Ha!!!! Barbara

23- Judy Romano: I got a WV Info note cube and a glass colored 
swirl kiss (ring holder) from Janet Buckner George, WV. Judy 

24- Suzanne Walker Weber: I received a FL flag from Norma Baker 
Michael which I have set aside to take back to Florida with us this 
fall. I think the gifts were a great idea. Suzanne

25- Judy Fox Tully: Jackie, I received my gift from Mike Hardman 
and his wife. It was a lovely basket with products (Hot Dog Sauce, 
Chili, Pickles & Peppers, and a mug) from Tony Packo's Cafe in 
Toledo, OH. The basket also had two kinds of salad dressing made in 
OH. Mike told me that Tony Packo put Toledo on the map with his 
cafe and spicy products. I haven't eaten all the products yet, but 
so far what I have eaten is "wild", but good. Judy

26- Gypsy Barker Lyle: I got the lovely gifts from CHINA from 
Bonnie Brenneman Turner. It was a red Chinese silk waste basket 
that was collapsible, a small vase, jade pendants, blue silk scarf, 
Chinese cut outs of pandas that I want to get framed for my 
grandson, and jade bracelets. I think I'm remembering it all; there 
was so much. All this was lovely and I felt very fortunate. I gave 
the bracelets to my daughter in law and she liked them very much. 
Gypsy

27- Jane Monk Monday: I received a very nice can of extra large 
peanuts (22 oz) from Williamsburg, a nice bottle of red wine, and a 
bottle of water from Manassas. VA. I was lucky enough to get 
Sandra Butler's gift. Jane

28 - Mike Hardman: Dear Jackie......I wanted to tell you about 
the gift I received from Delores McCune Dilworth, who also happens
to be one of our more attractive classmates. 
It had to be one of the nicest gifts that was given out and I have 
displayed it proudly in my home. The gift was of an eagle and a flag that
Delores had used a wood burning tool to carve out the image and then 
hand painted it. I do believe that the gift idea was a very good one
and I certainly have enjoyed the one that I received. 
Michael  Hardman

(Note: Nice compliment from Mike to Delores. Jake)


29 - Mary Ann Blair Tantillo: Jackie, so sorry I forgot to respond 
to the gift. I received a lovely apple basket filled with goodies to make
from Teays Valley from JoAnne Spitler.
It is all really great and I loved the gift exchange idea. Again, 
all of you did a wonderful job with the reunion, lots of hours and hard work.
Mary Ann Tantillo

30 - Dear Jackie, I also must apologize for not telling you about the gift that June 
and I received. Our gift was from David and Gypsy Lyle and was an 
Arizona gift bag of pistachio's, salsa, marmalade, and two cd's of 
southwestern music. We loved the gifts and appreciate all of the 
hard work that everyone did.

Charlie 

THANKS TO CHARLIE AND LIONEL FOR SENDING ME THEIR INFORMATION ON 
THE GIFTS THEY RECEIVED AT THE REUNION. JAKE

31 - Charlie Hinkle: Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 10:14 PM 
Dear Jackie, I also must apologize for not telling you about the 
gift that June and I received. Our gift was from David and Gypsy 
Lyle and was an Arizona gift bag of pistachio's, salsa, marmalade, 
and two CD's of southwestern music. We loved the gifts and 
appreciate all of the hard work that everyone did. Charlie 

32 - Lionel Steve Taylor: Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 9:15 AM 

Jackie, having just received the email regarding reunion gifts, I am 
late in reporting the gift I received from fellow new Virginians, 
Jean Mattox and Frank Bennett. Coincidently, I also received a large 
bag of those fabulous Virginia peanuts that I was saving for a WVU 
or Redskin game. Unfortunately, WVU hasn't given me much of an 
appetite this year, but the Redskins have so far. The exchange was 
a great idea and my thanks to Jean for her delightful gift. Steve 
Taylor

YOU KNOW WE COULD START LOOKING NOW FOR SOMETHING FROM OUR STATES 
FOR THE FIFTIETH, BUT I WONDER IF WE BOUGHT THEM EARLY IF WE COULD 
REMEMBER WHERE THEY ARE WHEN WE NEED THEM?????? HA HA JAKE

September 13, 2003

Hey gang:

Here's some interesting facts about the land where the Stonewall 
Jackson Resort is built.

I received this email from our classmate Joe Kerns and I 
thought it was so neat that I just had to get permission from him to 
share with you. He said sure, he's happy everyone gets to have enjoyment 
of the place. 

I certainly hope I get to go visit this resort sometime soon. All 
you golfers should really love it according to the lady who wrote to  
Barbara Wolfe.

Jake
______________________________________________________________________
9/10/03

Jackie,

That resort and golf course is built on what once was my 
Grandfather's 1500 acre farm.

I have not been there to see it since it was completed, but my 
brother Tom '59) has and he said that it is beautiful. I have many great 
childhood memories of spending summers on that farm, it was a great experience. I am 
very happy, and I know that Pop Charlie would be just as happy as to how 
his farm turned out.

When my grandfather died in 1959, the farm was inherited by my 
Uncle Paul. Uncle Paul sold it to the state, it was a sale forced on him by 
immanent domain. 

Before the sale, a bunch of us went to Morgantown to see SC play in 
the state basketball tournament and stopped by there on the way home. I 
remember that Bob Rogers, Jim Jordan, Dick Campbell, Bob Dent and several 
others went in two cars, there were two big fish ponds between the old house and 
the highway, it was really a beautiful old place, so we are happy about how it is 
being used now.

My boys and I plan to go there and play golf.

Joe

Wow! What a great story. I can just see Joe romping around on 
that big ole 1500 acre farm in his younger days and to think that now he and 
his sons will be able to go there and play golf. Won't this be a wonderful 
past to share with his boys today? Jake

September 9, 2003

Greetings classmates:

It has been a beautiful day here in South Charleston and I hope you 
are all also having this nice weather. I actually got my fence 
painted on Saturday. Yeah!!!!!!! Had a little unexpected help. 
My brother, Eddie, and his wife, Martha Williams Frizzell (59) 
showed up. Hey, you can't beat that kind of help and I even gave 
them dinner when we finished.


I wanted to share this news from Dreama Martin Vass about her 
grandson.

Roger & Dreama Vass proudly announced the graduation of their 
grandson 1st Lt. Clifford Chapman from the USAF Pilot Training 
School in Wichita Falls, Texas on August 28, 2003.
Clifford has been assigned to the B1 Bomber. He is in the State of 
Washington now for survival training, then he goes to Pensacola, FL 
for water survival training and then its back to TX.
Dreama tells me that she, Roger, and their youngest daughter, Dinah, 
flew to TX for his graduation. Then they were all invited to the 
officers club for dinner. They surely were bursting with pride for 
this young man.

It's so nice to be able to share this wonderful story with all of 
you. Keep your stories and news coming to me. I have a few others 
that I simply MUST get written.


Love to all - Jaxs

September 4, 2003

Hey guys and gals - here's a great story for you about Janet Buckner 
George's son. Jackie

Janet's son, Tom E. Williams, is the principal of the newly 
renovated St. Albans High School. Tom was raised by Janet and her 
husband, David George. 

Tommy is married to the former Kimberly Orlando of St. Albans, their 
son Chris is 13 and their daughter Jamie is 11. Kim is a CPA with 
the firm of Ellis and Ellis where she is a partner in the firm. 
They live in St. Albans and they are members of St. Francis Catholic 
Church in St. Albans. (Janet notes that Tom is a wonderful son, 
and has always been an involved father to his two children.)

Wow! Would you look at these credits! Tom received a degree in 
secondary education in 1981. He has three master's degrees, one from 
WVU and two from the College of Graduate Studies in counseling and 
educational leadership. He received his Ph.D. in educational 
leadership and counseling from WVU in 1999. Janet and David are 
very proud of all the accomplishments Tom has made. They have 
certainly raised a very smart young man.

Below are two messages that appeared in the Charleston newspapers.

FIRST STORY: This is a story about Tom that was written up in the 
Metro Section of the newspapers:

PRINCIPAL READY TO RETURN TO PROCESS OF EDUCATING 

Publication: THE CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Published: 08/21/2003
Page: 133
Headline: PRINCIPAL READY TO RETURN TO PROCESS OF EDUCATING 
Byline: NOT AVAILABLE 

"I have the best job in Kanawha County," he says while having a 
puzzled look on his face if he feels someone doubts him. Such is the 
commitment of SAHS Principal Dr. Tom Williams. 

Williams worked on a number of problems relating to getting a new 
building competed, hiring a number of people for the staff and 
getting the school ready for another school year. 

The dedicated school principal is a graduate of South Charleston 
High School and West Virginia University, where he received a degree 
in secondary education in 1981. He has three master's degrees, one 
from WVU and two from the College of Graduate Studies in counseling 
and educational leadership. 

He received his Ph.D. in educational leadership and counseling from 
WVU in 1999. He began his teaching career at St. Albans in 1985 were 
he remained for seven years before moving to Nitro High for six 
years. He served at the county office as Assistant Superintendent of 
Curriculum for two years before "coming home to St. Albans" as 
principal. 

Like most of the staff at SAHS, he will be happy when they can all 
stop worrying about construction and unpacking and start the process 
of educating students.


SECOND STORY: This is a message from Tom to the public and for 
those of you interested in the new renovations that were made to 
SAHS - you should read this:

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL 

Publication: THE CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Published: 08/21/2003
Page: 11
Headline: A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Byline: TOM WILLIAMS ST. ALBANS HIGH PRINCIPAL 
What a difference three years can make in the life of a school! 
Three years ago the citizens of Kanawha County approved a school 
bond, that, among other things, allotted funds for the complete 
renovation of the St. Albans High School. That renovation is now 
complete. 

For the past two school years, our students and teachers have been 
housed in a portable school located on our track and soccer field 
and the former Belvil Elementary School. Our students faced a host 
of obstacles during this time. Many learned the true meaning of the 
word "breezeway" and can one day tell their children and 
grandchildren that they remember snow, rain and hail in the hallways 
of their alma mater. 

Despite these inconveniences, there was little grumbling; in fact, 
98 percent of our students and their parents had nothing but 
positive commentary about the portable experience. In the end, our 
students did not merely survive this temporary setting, they 
thrived. The classes of 2002 and 2003 sacrificed most. 

Unable to spend any of their school days in the new building, and, 
understandably, even a little envious of those who would, they 
retained their sense of commitment and are proud of the fact that 
SAHS is now back on the hill where it belongs. 

This move would have been impossible without the support of our 
community. It is an often-used cliche; however, it truly does take a 
community to educate and raise the child. Everyone is responsible 
for our success. First, the churches in St. Albans must be 
recognized and applauded. They opened their doors for parent 
meetings, teacher meetings, basketball practices, plays, concerts, 
AP exams and just about anything else we needed. 

They were always there and consistently willing to help. In 
addition, the senior citizens at the Hansford Center allowed us to 
use their facility for plays and concerts. Who said that the older 
and younger generations cannot get along? In St. Albans they work 
together for the common good. From the mayor and the council to the 
police and fire departments, city government has been most 
accommodating, always wanting what is best for the school and 
students. 

Certainly our temporary neighbors were gracious, as well. Imagine 
having a high school temporarily relocate in your neighborhood! Yet, 
after a few initial adjustments, we got along quite well and will 
miss their hospitality - right down to the treats that one of our 
neighbors baked for us. 

Finally, I would be amiss if I did not mention the help and support 
we received from the Kanawha County School system. Dr. Duerring and 
his administration, realizing that students could not be denied 
their chance at taking algebra, chemistry, and other courses 
requiring specialized accommodations or staffing, ensured that the 
St. Albans students - even in a temporary setting - would have the 
same opportunities as the students in other high schools. 

We must also acknowledge the workers at Crede who built our interim 
facility in just three months! Whenever a problem arose, Jeff Allred 
and others were there to make sure it was corrected. 

In closing I would like to publicly thank the community of St. 
Albans and the administration of Kanawha County Schools for their 
support during our two-year hiatus from our home. Our Ribbon-Cutting 
Ceremony will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m., and we 
sincerely hope that everyone can join us and see firsthand how an 
institution with a long and proud history has become a 21st Century 
School! 
Now wasn't that a nice story. I know that others of you out there 
could supply me with a story about yourself, a family member or just 
ANYTHING that all of us would enjoy and be interested in 
reading....so contact me. I will not publish your story until you 
have seen the final write up and then I'll post it. 
Now keep this in mind and if you give me the slightest hint that you 
have a story or I think something you've told me would be 
interesting - I'll be bugging you for the facts. ha ha Jackie

August 20, 2003

Classmates:

Well, would you believe I was able to meet with our group for lunch? 
My son came over and insisted that I go be with my friends while 
he stayed with his Dad. Isn't he a nice person? Of course, it 
didn't take too much twisting my arm to go.

Anyway, the lunch group had an even dozen for Saturday and as usual 
we had a great time. Those who were there: Butch Buckley, Bill 
Coles, Jo Anne Spitler Bostic, Jo Anne Berkley Scarbro, Joan Bennett 
Belcher, Janet Buckner George, Bonnie Brenneman Turner, Raymond 
Barnett, Roger & Dreama Martin Vass, Judy Bowen Romano and me.

We had fun discussing things about the reunion and how much fun we 
all had and looking at pictures taken at the reunion. I left a 
little early so I could stop at the grocery and get back home - 
wonder if they all behaved themselves after I left????

You people should mark on your calendars when the next lunch is and 
try to come. We'd love to see each and everyone of you.

Love Jaxs

August 5, 2003

A BIG THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING  CLASSMATES FOR THEIR GENEROUS MONETARY GIFT
 TO SUPPORT THE WEBSITE AND FOR THE START-UP OF THE NEXT REUNION WHICH WILL BE 
OUR "BIG 50."

CHARLES & ANN KATHOLI

MAX & BECKY PADON

July 20, 2003

Classmates:

Well, can you believe it? We had 13 show up the week before the 
reunion to join together for our lunch. 

As usual we truly had a wonderful time. Those meeting were: Bull 
Miller, Butch Buckley, Raymond Barnett, Jim and Kathryn Garber 
(Dunmore, WV), Janet Buckner George, Jo Ann Berkley Scarbro, Bonnie 
Brenneman Turner, Jane Monk Monday, Jo Ann Spitler Bostic, Jane 
Bennett Ferrell, Joan Bennett Belcher and me.

Plan now to meet with us for lunch on the 3rd Saturday of August.

Oh by the way, a few of us went for lunch after church this morning 
and who would walk up but Laura Jo Counts and hubby Bob Carte. 
Good to see them and they will be at the reunion.

Love to all - Jake

PS - don't forget to bring your gift along from your state if you 
plan to participate. This is NOT a have to, but it will make for 
lots of fun at the reunion.

June 30, 2003

Hi there:

We had lunch on Saturday and as usual we had a fun time being 
together.

Those present: Jo Ann Spitler Bostic, Mary Beth Dorsey Elmore (who 
drove up from Huntington), Butch Buckley, Bull Miller, Bill Coles, 
Jane Monk Monday (her first time to join us) and me.

By the way, the lunch bunch continues to send out cards monthly to 
classmates, their parents, children or others who are in nursing 
home, ill, just lonely or for other reasons. If you have someone 
you'd like for us to send a card to - just send me an email and give 
me the name and address. We'd like to think they will enjoy 
hearing from us.

Love to all - Jake

April 23, 2003

Hey there people:

We had lunch together on Saturday and as usual had a wonderful time.

It was a glorious day with lots of sunshine which put everyone in 
good spirits.

Those joining in for good food and fun were: Joan Bennett Belcher, 
Judy Bowen Romano, Judy's friend -Patty Buster Quinet (56'), Butch 
Buckley, Bull Miller, Jo Ann Berkley Scarbro, Jo Ann's daughter, 
Heather Scarbro Dobson (90') - visiting from GA, Janet Buckner 
George, Dreama (Martin) & Roger Vass and me. Isn't that Roger 
wonderful to drive Ms. Dreama down to have lunch with us - of 
course, I think he likes to see us too! We sure enjoy his company. 


Hopefully you can join us in May. Keep it on your list of things 
to do.

Love to all, Jackie

March 23, 2003

This is the son of Jerry Weeks, who is deceased.  Gus Belcher played
 golf with Troy but did not know he was Jerry's son. As you know Jerry
is deceased. 

Troy M. Weeks

HURRICANE - Troy M. Weeks, 36, of Hurricane died March 19, 
2003, of injuries received in a motorcycle accident.
He was a truck driver for Miller Transporters. He was preceded 
in death by his father, Jerry Weeks.
Surviving him are his wife, Diane Weeks; his son, Taylor Weeks 
at home; his mother, Dee Weeks of St. Albans; his sister, 
Julie Weeks of Dallas, Ga.; and his nephew, Grant Thiel of 
Dallas, Ga.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 2003, at 
Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor Ron 
Crum officiating.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to 
Candlelight Cottage, P.O. Box 1939, St. Albans, WV 25177.
Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans is in charge of 
arrangements. 

March 23, 2003

Classmates:

Once again I report that we had a great lunch together with the 
following attending: Jane Bennett Ferrell, Joan Bennett Belcher, 
Butch Buckley, Bull Miller, Bill Coles, Raymond Barnett, Dreama & 
Roger Vass, Ellen Andrews and myself. 

It really was nice to have Ellen join us. She had traveled in from 
Ohio for a special birthday celebration for Don Evan's fathers 90th 
birthday. 

I take this opportunity to tell you that the plans for the reunion 
are moving along nicely and we truly look forward to seeing and 
visiting with all of you. Don't forget to send in your forms and 
especially your checks ASAP. :-)

Whoops! I almost forgot to tell you that I ran into Laura Jo Counts 
Carte who was in town visiting her Mother. We stood and talked for 
almost an hour which was a nice thing to do on a pleasant sunny 
afternoon. Then I went inside a shop to make a purchase and ran 
into Vonnie Means who was married to Bob Rogers many years ago. 
She tells me that Bob isn't doing well, so remember to send those 
cards to him. Maybe a little note for Martha Bailes Rogers would be 
helpful for her too.

Try joining us for lunch next month - we do have a great time 
together.

Remember to keep our military and others involved in your hearts and 
prayers.

Love to all - Jackie

February 25, 2003

I'm sure all of our classmates join me in extending our deepest 
sympathy for Betty Jo (Marshall) McMillion and her family on the 
death of her oldest grandson. (See message from Betty Jo below.)

Betty Jo, our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad 
time. Love, Jackie 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: MCb267@aol.com 
To: jpauley@intelos.net 
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 11:07 PM
Subject: Grandson's death


Please let our classmates know of the sudden death of my oldest 
grandson. Michael died at his computer. He had a birth defect 
(left main heart artery never fully developed) which had never been 
detected. The autopsy revealed it had suddenly collapsed and death 
was practically instantaneous. He had joined the Navy, passed the 
physical and other tests and was to begin basic training upon 
graduation from Hi School. His mother found him the morning of Feb. 
19, 2003. MICHAEL JAMES "MIKE" MCMILLION (b. Nov. 28, 1984 -- 18 
yrs. old.) He had a wonderful Christian witness and a sweet 
personality. When he was in the 4th grade he wrote a paper about 
how he loved life and living in America. He wished that all the 
world could live in freedom as we do. He decided to be a Navy man 
when he was in Jr. Hi. He loved computers and studied volumes of 
computer books. What a loss for the Navy and our family and all who 
knew and loved him.
Betty Jo Marshall McMillion 

February 18, 2003

FEBRUARY LUNCH:

Classmates:

Once again we had a great time meeting for lunch. It sure was a 
damp, cold and rainy day. It's a good thing we met on Saturday and 
not Sunday because on Sunday we had an ice storm all day long. 
Churches closed early and schools and colleges are closed for 
tomorrow.

Those who were able to meet for lunch were: Butch Buckley, Delbert 
Kidd, Jo Anne (Berkley) Scarbro, Joan (Bennett) Belcher, Jane 
(Bennett) Ferrell, Roger & Dreama (Martin) Vass, Janet (Buckner) 
George, Jo Ann (Spitler) Bostic, and me.

Sure hope you will consider coming to lunch with us next month for 
lots of fun and good eating. Of course, Crazy Buckley kept us all 
in hysterics again.

Love to all Jackie

February 18, 2003

CLASSMATES: BELOW IS THE CHANGE FOR DON'S MOTHER'S FUNERAL. JAKE


Helena Evans 
Helena Evans, 89, of South Charleston died Feb. 13, 2003. 
Due to inclement weather and bad road conditions, the service has 
been postponed until 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Baptist Temple, 
Charleston. Friends may call one hour prior to service. Snodgrass 
Funeral Home, South Charleston, is in charge of arrangements. 

February, 15, 2003

February 13, 2003

Classmates:

I received an email from Wanda Clay Colbert saying that her son had 
been published. His name is James Kevin Jackson. Wanda says she 
calls him Kevin and has done so all his life, but now that he is 
older he prefers Jim. She also says, I just can't get used to that. 
James Kevin lives in Bermuda. (Now isn't that neat - Wanda gets to 
go to Bermuda for visits.) 

Wanda, I know you must be very proud of your youngin'. Jake

Below is what Kevin "Jim" wrote to his mother:



I HAVE COPIED JIM'S ARTICLE ONLY SO I COULD SAVE SPACE AND 
SAVE YOUR HUNTING FOR JIM'S ARTICLE. JAKE

The extreme programming, or XP, approach is not a new concept, 
but has been in practice for years. A customer presents a 
need, and the solution to the need is developed jointly with 
the customer. The goal is to provide a straightforward 
solution. This is done with customer and peer involvement in a 
team approach. What makes the XP approach any different from 
what, say, two lighting engineers would do for a client or for 
a process equipment designer? 
Some of the comments in the article—such as, "There’s value in 
meeting someone’s needs" and "regular, ongoing communication 
with the customer is critical—seem so basic, I was surprised 
to see them in print. As a consultant, I find that 
communication with the client and the client’s involvement is 
the only way to ensure that needs are fully addressed. The 
solution that’s developed should always be as basic as 
possible while meeting all the client’s needs and 
expectations. Engineers have been doing this for years. I 
can’t believe that teamwork, client involvement, and peer 
interaction are new to the software world. 
Jim Jackson
Hamilton, Bermuda 

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February 1, 2003

Hey guys and gals:

I received the following messages from Bob Throckmorton. It's 
very interesting and I'm sure a lot of you would like to visit 
this site sent from "one of our own" who has done so well.

NOTE: You cannot double click on it and go there. Highlight the 
address and post it in your "address line" on your Browser site 
(ie: Microsoft Internet Explorer5, etc.) 

Bob shares that his family is quite proud of David for his 
achievements - I know all of the classes from SCHS are proud of 
him too. 

Jackie
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
MESSAGE 1:

 


THIS IS THE ORIGINAL MESSAGE DAVID SENT TO BOB:

----- Original Message -----
From: Throckmorton, David
Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 8:29 PM
To: Throckmorton
Subject: Columbia

"FYI. If you wish to keep track of what we know about the 
Columbia accident, go to: "http://www.spaceflight.nasa.gov 

David"

____________________________________________________________________________________________________
MESSAGE 2:

---- Original Message ----- 
From: ROBERT THROCKMORTON 
To: Jackie Pauley 
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 6:54 AM
Subject: Columbia


Jackie:

My brother, David, (Class of '65) was 
recently promoted to Deputy Director of Engineering, NASA, 
Marshall Space Flight Center. He sent a quick e-mail saying that 
if we want the truth about what NASA really knows about all of 
this, go to www.spacefilight.nasa.gov. They are really concerned 
about the mass media continuing to confuse the issue with their 
own ideas and conjecture.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________
I wrote to Bob asking if it was ok to send this to all of you. 
Jake
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
MESSAGE 3:

----- Original Message ----- 
From: ROBERT THROCKMORTON 
To: Jackie Pauley 
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 9:34 PM
Subject: Re: Columbia


Jackie:

Some of those words are mine, as David's implication was there and 
they have had enough to deal with the way it is. With that said, our family 
is really proud and in awe that our brother would ascend to such a high position. 
There is nothing  wrong with your posting the NASA site that he gave. His words
 were "if you want to know what we know about it", go to....

Thanks for your reply. I just thought that you 
might want to share the condition, particularly since he said " if 
you want to know what we know". That is interesting in itself.

With Best wishes

Bob

February 12, 2003

Hey classmates:

Here's a little update telling us what Barbara (Webb) & Wayne 
Pritt have been up to lately. These two are always into 
something big....now I want to go back down to FL and visit them 
again soon.

For those of you who are latecomers to the website - be sure to go 
wayyyyyyyy back into the "old news" and check out the story I 
wrote about their place at Mount Dora.

I'm telling you - I have visited their site and I want to make 
reservations soon! Either room works for me.

Barb: Can I move in now? Jake
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Jackie:

Wayne and I have been up to our ears in our new project. I really 
think we have lost our minds. Last July we decided to open a Bed 
and Breakfast in downtown Mount Dora. The construction of the 
building was completed in late October of 2002. We had our first 
guests in November.

The occupancy rate has been great and increasing all the time. We 
might have to hire another housekeeper in the next few months. 
There are only two suites--1100 hundred sq. feet each with a full 
kitchen with eating area, living room, bedroom and bath -- also a 
washer and dryer in each for people that would like to stay for 
longer times. We don't want to rent to anyone for longer than a 
month at one time to one person or couple. We are afraid we might 
get someone that is really nasty, and they could really mess it up 
in two or three months.

Go to countrycottagesuites.com  and take a look. I decorated both 
the suites myself and have received rave revues. We had an open 
house in late October, and the comment was, "I want to live here. 
They are beautiful." After we started, we found out that we could 
not call it a Bed and Breakfast because we don't live on the 
premises. We cannot serve breakfast, because we don't have a 
commercial kitchen. We do furnish juice, coffee, tea, bottled 
water, etc.--anything prepacked--nothing we prepare ourselves, 
but there are restaurants close by that serve breakfast, and a 
wonderful new bakery right around the corner from us with fresh 
baked items including breakfast items.

Check the website and let me know what you think. Love, Barbara

PS. Lyda Barry was in the shop last week with her daughter. We 
had a nice visit.

February 12, 2003

Classmates:

 I received the below email from Judith Poteet Cole concerning the death
of  her brother David. 

 Judy, we are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers and
 thoughts. Have a safe trip to Virginia.

 Email me if you want Judy's home address.

 Love ya - Jackie


 Dear Jackie,

 Thanks again for all of the good information concerning all of our
 classmates. I just received news that my older brother, David Poteet,
 died.

 Many in our class knew him very well. I would appreciate it if you
 would let the class know of his death.

 He had not been ill; he died suddenly of an unknown cause. I'm heading
 out to Pulaski, Virginia, to the funeral which is Wednesday.

 Love, Judy Poteet Cole

February 4, 2003

Classmates:

It is with deep sympathy I notify you that Jay Nelson's Mother 
passed away on January 31st. Below is her obituary.

Jay, I'm sure I speak for all of our classmates in sending you our 
prayers and thoughts at this sorrowful time.

If you would like Jay's home address to send cards, please contact 
me.

Love to all - Jake

Ethel Frances Nelson-Osgood
Ethel Frances Nelson-Osgood, 88, Moses Lake resident, 
passed away Friday, January 31, 2003 at Samaritan Hospital 
following a short illness. Memorial services will be held at 2 
p.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at the First Presbyterian 
Church with Pastor Eric Frey officiating. Visitation hours 
will be at Kayser's Chapel of Memories on Tuesday, February 4 
from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., with family greeting friends between 2- 4 
p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Interment will be at Cunningham Memorial 
Cemetery in St. Albans, WV. Arrangements are in care of 
Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake. In lieu of flowers, 
it is requested that memorials be made to the Building Fund, 
First Presbyterian Church, 1142 W. Ivy, Moses Lake, WA 98837.


Ethel was born June 13, 1914 in Homer City, Penn., 
daughter of the late Harvey and Maude (Stevens) Kissinger. She 
was raised and educated in Homer City, graduating from Homer 
City High School in 1932. She was married to Wayne Curtis 
Nelson on September 30, 1933 in Homer City. They moved to the 
southern coal fields of West Virginia for the next several 
years. 
In 1945, they moved to South Charleston, West Virginia to 
start a furniture and appliance business, "Honaker-Nelson 
Furniture, Inc." which they owned and operated until selling 
in the mid 1970s. Wayne preceded her in death in 1989 and in 
1990 Ethel moved to Moses Lake to be near her youngest son, 
settling in the Hearthstone Inn. She was married to Luke 
Osgood in November of 1991 in Moses Lake and he preceded her 
in death in October of 2002.
Ethel loved music, singing and dancing and in her high 
school days, she starred in several of the school's musical 
productions. She also enjoyed oil painting, needlework and 
ceramics. Her greatest love was her family and she cherished 
the joyful home her children grew up in.
She was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church and 
had been involved in a leadership role in the South Charleston 
church, holding many positions of responsibility. While living 
in South Charleston, she was a very active member of the 
Colonial Club.
She is survived by: one son and two daughters-in-law, Jay 
Curtis and Marie Nelson of Moses Lake and Sharon 
Nelson-Montgomery of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren, Curtis 
Jay Nelson, Shari Nelson Arceneaux, Jon Curtis Nelson, Jeffrey 
William Nelson, David Grant Simpson, and Phillip Lee Simpson; 
six great-grandchildren; and many extended family members in 
West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Besides her two husbands, she was also preceded in death 
by her oldest son, William Wayne Nelson in 1987, two sisters 
and two brothers

January 26, 2003

 
Hey gang: 
 
Well, we braved the frigid weather and met for lunch on Saturday 
the 18th. We didn't know how many to expect, but we had nine and 
as usual we had a wonderful time. In fact, we stayed longer than 
usual. 
 
Those attending were: Jo Ann Spitler Bostic, Jo Anne Berkley 
Scarbro, Joan Bennett Belcher, Butch Buckley, Bull Miller, Judy 
Bowen Romano, me and visitors from other classes Patty Buster 
('56) and Susie Thewes Brewer ('59'). 
 
Butch brought some pictures and also a copy of the Baccalaureate 
Service held for our class on May 27, 1958 (See scanned picture). 
Butch and I immediately wondered how in the world they could have 
possibly left out our names from the list of those in the National 
Honor Society of which Jo Ann Spitler was a member. Of course, 
this brought another round of laughter for the day. 
 
Later on, the biggest laugh was when Butch and Bull invited all 
of us to go across the street to the Mall and go to 
Books-A-Million to look over books and have coffee........keep in 
mind this was a very serious invitation. When Butch asked Jo Ann 
Spitler if she'd like to go - she immediately replied with "I 
already did that years ago and don't have to now." We could hardly 
stop laughing. 
 
We all left with that good warm feeling that you have when you've 
spent time with wonderful friends - especially those from our 
class. 
 
I will post other pictures as soon as I have time to scan them. I 
have several pictures of Bull that you will love to see. 
 
Love to all - Jackie 

January 17, 2003

Classmates:

I just received the message below from Mary Ann Blair Tantillo.

I just got off the phone with Gypsy and her Mom died yesterday, the 14th  around 8:00 pm.  They are having a memorial on the 25th there in Tucson but she is going to scatter both her Mom and Dad's ashes in South Charleston sometime during the reunion and have some sort of service then.

Our thoughts and prayers to out to Gypsy. and David.  David lost his mother who lived in Kentucky on December 4th.