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Name:
Vickie Hilburn
EmailAddress:
sobfoot@yahoo.com
Date:
02 Mar 2010

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I am looking for a gentleman named Jerry Lee Gordon who was stationed at Atsugi Naval Air Station in Japan in 1959-1960. He may have attended Pierre High School in the mid 1950's. I am assisting my sister with this search. Please contact me at the above e-mail address.

Name:
Howard Brancel
EmailAddress:
brancel@windstream.net
Date:
25 Feb 2010

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Hi Gang! Well gang, Sandy and I are back in the mountains of North Georgia after our photo/video safari through the coastal marshes of east-central and the river swamps and marshes of central Florida, canoeing along the St. Johns River. Lots of Florida wildlife including birds of all kinds, snakes galore, beautiful butrterflies, large and small alligators. If you can think of a species, we probably captured it on both videotape and digital SLR, including some uncommonly seen species liked the masked duck, the caracara, the indigo snake and the lesser siren salamander. All-in-all, over 5,000 photos and 150 hours of videotape including 2 Space Shuttle launches, one landing; the Aries Booster Rocket test and a Military Spy Satellite launch. These are business trips so we don't spend much time doing things like eating out, visiting Disney properties and shows and things of that ilk. Don't get me wrong! We walk the beaches and marshes together a lot but always with a camera and camcorder. That is our recreation, exercise and joy in life...to be among Gods other gifts and to recognize His gifts to us and to hopefully share them with many others as our work product and source of income. When I get more time, and learn how to forward my photographs to our webmaster, I will share some off the more interesting 'shots' with those who visit our web pages. Our mountain home was perfectly in tact after being abandoned for over 5 months. No frozen water pipes although the area had record colds this winter in our absence. We have a steep drive but were able to navigate it with no difficulty, a few wet leaves from the Fall with snow and ice insulated within them. It is nice to be home, Sandy having caught up with the chore of going through, opening and organizing over a bushel of bills, Christmas Cards, personal letters and then all of the 3rd Class junk-mail. Then, of course, she had to prepare and file our taxes while I sat up my office, editing and photo-video files, etc. and getting the mechanics of the house in order; security lighting, hot water, walks and driveways, trash, etc., etc., etc.....we are Church Financial and Family History Auditors for 3 Wards of our Church and had to get back in time to do our Annual Audits before the end of Feb. so we busied ourselves with that also. We look forward to springtime in the mountains with visits from some of our native animals and of course the blossoming plants and shrubs. Lots of video and photo work in this season too. It is so good to be home but we are already makiing travel plans for the up-coming year when we will be going out west for several months. Perhaps we can see some of you on that trip. That's enough of my boring pratter but more later. Drop us a line if you get the opportunity and let me know of any wildlife photo or video opportunities in your local. Have a happy new year! Howard and Sandy

Name:
kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
23 Jan 2010

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I spoke with Jim Leonard the other day. He told me that some of the people in his office had printed out the Hooter's calendar that I sent him last year. Apparently they must have wanted to put it on their refrigerators. If anyone wants the Hooter's calendar for 2010 just email me and I will send it back so you can print it out. I was surprised that people working for Jim enjoyed it. No one else was grateful. I have one on our refrigerator and enjoy it daily.

Our crocuses are up and colorful. The daffodils are about eight inches above the ground and the hyacinths are also well above ground. It is testimony to spring being around the corner. 

It is hard to believe that it is already 2010. I am looking forward to 2011 to seeing everyone again. That seems to be the only time we get together. Keith Hickey lives in Seattle and although I get over from the island to Seattle about once a month, it may be a year from now in Pierre that we will see each other again.

I continue to get email from several classmates (however, none has asked for the Hooter's calendar). I think that Clint probably only wants the Budweiser calendar.

I understand that Jack Kirkpatrick has become a computer nerd. When we get together in 2011, I'll have to check with him regarding some persistent computer problems.

Until next year..................best regards.

Name:
Frank
EmailAddress:
ftucker@cox.net
Date:
27 Dec 2009

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Had a merry, merry Christmas….and may God bless you and your family in the coming year.

Pierre High Classmate….Tucker

Name:
Jerry cave
EmailAddress:
Date:
18 Dec 2009

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Merry Christmas to all the 1956 classmates from Sandra and Jerry Cave. We are heading to North Carolina to be with our son and daughter and granddaughter. Let us know what your doing on the holidays.

Name:
Howard Brancel
EmailAddress:
brancel@windstream.net
Date:
10 Dec 2009

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Part II The Life and Times of Howard Brancel

Why the navy one may ask? For me, there was no choice. All my interests acted like a big boot in the rump in that direction.

In 1951 (I was the tender age of 14) my Uncle Red invited me to visit him at the Philadelphia Naval Ship Yard. He was a master salvage (hardhat) diver and stationed there as an instructor in "underwater cutting and welding". The second day there, he had me at the bottom of a 40 foot deep tower designed as an underwater escape trunk to teach submariners how to make an emergency free ascent from a downed submarine using the "blow and go" technique of surfacing. I was down there trying to assemble 5 pieces of 1"x6"x6" wood into a box using a conventional hammer and nails.

Holding 5 pieces of very buoyant wood while holding a handful of nails and hammering them in with a hammer is hard to do on dry land much less under 40 feet of water breathing air through a modified gas mask (Jack Brown Rig) hooked by hose to an air compressor...this on top of being 14 years old... was quite an exciting experience. I remember it as if it were yesterday. Couple that with devouring the novel "Pig Boats", a novel by a retired WWII submariner and you are on your way.

That same summer, my uncle by marriage to my blood aunt (he was a Major in the United States Air Force stationed at Bolling Air Force Base and Andrews Air Force Base just outside of Washington D.C.), on that same trip east, introduced me to a 2nd. class petty officer attending Explosive Ordnance Disposal training at Indian Head Munitions Propellant Plant at Indian Head, Maryland. This enlisted man became a life-long friend as he advanced from Enlisted Petty Officer to Officer Candidacy School, received his commission as a Naval Officer attaining the rank of full Captain; commanding both surface combat vessels, amphibious vessels, and Commanding Officer of Underwater Demolition Team 21 and during Viet Nam, Commander in charge of all Naval Special Warfare Units deployed during the Viet Nam War followed by his retirement after 30+ years. His name was Captain David Schaible. He visited me in Pierre twice to go hunting and fishing while I was serving on the Pierre Police Department.

I learned a lot about the Frogmen or Underwater Demolition Team personnel from both David and my Uncle Red so after being sworn in to the navy in Omaha, Nebraska and a short train ride to San Diego, California where I attended "Boot Camp" followed by Machinery Repairman Class "A" School, I was ready to be a "Frogman" or "Underwater Warrior" as they were called.

MORE LATER IF ENCOURAGED...

"Windy" Brancel

Name:
larry kleinschmidt
EmailAddress:
Date:
10 Dec 2009

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Merry Christmas to Everyone in Class of '56!! larry.k

Name:
kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
09 Dec 2009

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howard we were going to get more from you. when is it coming?

Name:
larry kleinschmidt
EmailAddress:
Date:
26 Nov 2009

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! larry.k

Name:
Larry Kleinschmidt
EmailAddress:
Date:
10 Nov 2009

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On Veterans Day, 2009 Let us remember all who have sacrificed for our freedom. Let us honor those who were killed in the Ft. Hood Massacre, and wish a swift recovery to those wounded. Veterans I salute you! larry.k

Name:
EmailAddress:
ftucker@cox.net
Date:
30 Oct 2009

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The beautiful and wonderful lady that married our classmate and friend, Richard Koch, went to her reserved place in heaven today. Please wish her well in that new life and say a Prayer comforting Richard and his family….she was his wife of many years, but more important….his life-long companion....a great marriage.

Name:
Howard Brancel
EmailAddress:
brancel@windstream.net
Date:
17 Oct 2009

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Effective September 14, 2009 our mailing address has been changed from 6810 GA 180 Blairsville, Georgia 30512 to the following: Howard Brancel 3534 GA 180 Blairsville, GA 30512

Same place for the past 27 years but we have a new Emergency 911 county numbering system due to new sub-divisions, etc. which required making a new, more extensive county map system. I hope this is it for a while as it is the fifth time this has happened since I bought this place. As you can imagine, it requires lots of letters of notification to business associates, creditors, etc..

Hope you all will use it from time to time if you don't like to use the computer.

Thanks a lot!

Howard and Sandy

Name:
Howard Brancel
EmailAddress:
brancel@windstream.net
Date:
17 Oct 2009

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Hi Gang... Well, let's see if the "powers that be" are interested in sharing any of this with any of you. I am going to share with you, at least in part, some of "The Life and Times" of Howard Brancel since we last shared a class room or gymnasium. I will submit the first draft, see if it is published and if so, if it generates or stimulates any sort of response which might prompt me into submitting a second section. When time permits, Ilove to write.

AN INTRODUCTION

As some may recall, I was not active in team sports. I liked ice hockey and swimming for sports and most of my recreational time took place at the municipal pool or the ice sakting rink. I was raised, with my brother Bob, by my grandparents from the time I was 4 months old (Bob was 18 months my senior).

I worked for my grandfather at his sport shop all of my high school days seining minnows, catching crayfish and frogs and digging worms for him to sell as bait during the warmer months and trapping furs and predators during the winter for pelts and bounty...this is by way of an explanation for my compelling interest in wildlife and the great out-of-doors. Suffice it to say that I spent most of my time hunting, fishing, guiding and trapping. Back then, most of us hunted and fished for table meat more than sport.

By the time I had graduated from high school I had already purchased a better-than-average 35mm camera and was photographing more game, etc. than I was shooting for table fare.

Almost immediately after graduating from high school I was accepted on a forestry major program at the university of Montana at Missoula. I moved to Great Falls to work for the summer and at time to enroll, I was notified that they had over-accepted for their out-of-state student quota and I had to make an immediate transfer to So.Dak. State at Brookings on a pre-forestry program.

When I ran out of my own money and my family could not afford 2 boys in college at the same time, I dropped out after the second quarter and joined the U. S. Navy. perhaps to be continued...

Name:
Larry Kleinschmidt
EmailAddress:
Date:
11 Sep 2009

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9 - 11 - Let us never forget!

Name:
Howard Brancel
EmailAddress:
brancel@windstream.net
Date:
07 Sep 2009

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I just finished browsing our Class Web Page and really enjoyed all the splendid growth it has enjoyed due to all of your efforts. My wife Sandy and I have been in Florida for a couple of days organizing our next five months canoeing the rivers, lakes and coastal marshlands of central Florida building our wildlife video and still photo library for future productions. We plan to be back in our North Georgia Mountain home by February 1, 2010.

I especially enjoyed the navy photos of Mike, Ed and Don. Also the article on the Casey Tibbs Memorial Trail Ride. My dive partner Ken Manning and I provided the life guard services for Casey and his riders as they drove the "Born to Buck" stallions and mares across the Missouri just below Oahe tailrace after the hellacious afternoon rainstorm washed many of the stock into the river. Got a few pictures of that activity.

I also have many photos of my navy days from 1957 - 1962 when I served aboard navy destroyers in Norfolk, VA (where I had a totally unprepared for meeting with Ed Bartels in front of a theater on base) and Underwater Demolition Team 21 at Little Creek Amphibious Base.

I took and have many interesting photographs of things like "on location" photos of the filming of the movie The Longest Day on Corsica and Sardinia depicting the Normandy Invasion of WWII in which my UDT Team mates and myself did all of the demolition of beach obstacles and simulated ship-to-shore naval gunfire used in the movie. As you can imagine, my time as a navy frogman provided many exciting and memorable moments from various training activities to foreign military operations throughout Europe and the middle east. When I return to Georgia in February I shall put something together for you.

By the Way, Harvey Bieber and myself joined the navy together on 2 Feb. 1957 in Omaha, Nebraska and traveled to boot camp in San Diego via the Super Chief.

Thanks again for your efforts Frank, they mean a lot to me.

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
31 Jul 2009

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Please note that the class locator is back. If you don't see it listed, just renew or reload the page. Review your information, and if you wish to add, remove or change anything, let us know and we will take care of it.  Click here:  Class Locator

Name:
kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
30 Jul 2009

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hi all

sharon had been having some trouble with people mistakenly calling her home to schedule golf tee times. she thought our web site might have been part of the problem. larry kleinschmidt took care of any possible problem which might have been generated by the web site. i hope everything get's straightened out for her.

in response, we got a note from sharon thanking us for our efforts, and she included a bit of news.  as you may already know, sharon is a bit of a golf widow, so she had to develop some other interests. she has a web site which is very impressive. i would suggest to everyone that they too, go to her website to see what she is doing. the site is

 www.cardmaven.etsy.com

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
26 Jul 2009

Comments

Jerry: The number I have for Ed is (785) 840-9171

Name:
jerry cave
EmailAddress:
caveins@netscape.com
Date:
25 Jul 2009

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Everything is well in Milton, Fl., we have been spending alot of time at our lake property. Due to some health problems of my wife, Sandra, we will sell the property at the lake. I check the web site at least once a week to see if anything is happening with our classmates. It was good to hear about Franks promotion at his club. Kad, could email me Eds new phone number so I can give him a call. Thanks Jerry Cave

Name:
kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
16 Jul 2009

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Hi all

I am now up to 48 WPM typing on Type Racer, but now as I practice, there are no big rewards. My goal is to hit 50, but it gets more and more difficult. Each little increment now is tough.

I'm determined though. That is far greater than I ever achieved at high school, but it was PHS which gave me the grounding to even make the attempt.

I told my sister about Type Racer, so she went on the site and broke 80 the first time she was there. Of course she could always type like the wind. I have no illusions about trying to match her.

Who was the fastest typist in our class? Was it Flu?

Name:
kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
07 Jul 2009

Comments

This is just an update to everyone. We had a spammer find the website again. We were getting so many spam messages for the sale of Viagra every day that even Clint didn't need that much information.

We asked for the expertise of Larry Kleinschmidt. He made changes which will keep the site safe from spam for the time being. He is also trying to give us a longer term solution, although it may not be possible because of proprietary extensions on the files.

 Anyway......................we will try to keep the web site going. That brings us to the next point. The site is followed by a number of people. They want to see what their classmates are doing before we all get together to compare notes in 2011. This means that we want everyone to share stories of interest, or even what you are thinking.

While it is true that several of us monitor the site, the only topics which are off limits are things which may offend someone. I wrote something which I thought was very humorous and I was quite proud of it, but my colleagues went "Hmmmmm" and suggested it might be a bit vulgar so the only print I have seen on it is that from Microsoft word.

I will say though, that in my e-mail I get some of the most creative phishing (which is the term used when someone tries to bilk others out by fraudulent use of the internet). We have all been exposed to the e-mail from Oobugalu Nemuli, the treasurer of Namibia, who is going to give us two million dollars for the simple use of our bank account (I guess because he doesn't have a friend in the world who could use a spare million, which is why he solicits the help of a stranger).

But I digress....................I got e-mail the other day purportedly from Dick Stageberg who was writing that he had to make an emergency trip to England and needed some cash. The composer of the missive told me to wire 2,000 dollars to England and that he would repay me the moment he returned. The e-mail was sent to "Dear James" and signed "Sincerely, Richard Stageberg" and obviously it wasn't from someone who grew up in Pierre. Whoever has heard us called James and Richard? You have to admit that someone is pretty good with phishing though. Somehow he is able to steal someone's mailing list and get it sent to the recipients with a story which may sound realistic to others. While my wife figures I am going senile, I'm not that far gone to be unable to identify phishing. I don't even use online banking to decrease my jeopardy.

Anyway..............I guess I am rambling. Please contribute things to this web site. We know that Jack and LaVona were visiting Jerry Ward and would like to hear about their trip. Jim Leonard is thinking about opening an office in Las Vegas. Jeannette has never told us about how she likes Ohio. We get frequent communication from Frank, but he doesn't post his news here. While we have to wait for Ed to bang out something on his computer, he is excused because he doesn't access the internet. Speaking of Ed................he was a pretty fast typist. There is a site on the internet where you can compete with others for typing speed. It is called Type Racer. When there is nothing else for me to do on the computer, I go there and type a few races. I still type an average of 44 WPM thanks to PHS. Perhaps we may see each other there.

My communication was just interrupted.  It was Ed.  I even read him some of the things I had been typing here.  He sounded good.  He says that he is in good health.  We talked about the banking situation.  I gave him an update on what is happening with our classmates as I know it.  I suggested that he go to one of the libraries in Lawrence and find the type racer program on their computers.   Ed told me that his wife was a legal secretary and could type 80 WPM (almost incredible to me). He also told me that he had tried unsuccessfully to contact Jerry Cave. I guess Jerry is out touring the US.

Contribute reading material everyone, contribute. Even a short vacation story will be of interest to your classmates.

In the meantime, for those of you who are in contact with Larry Kleinschmidt, thank him for his help.

I hope this brings some of you up to date on what some of your classmates are doing. Now it is your turn.

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
02 Apr 2009

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Clint and Ruby are pretty proud of their daughter Jill. Here is a good article on her.

 www.wpra.com/austin_moody.asp

Remember how we all thought Casey Tibbs was the most important person in the world?

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
27 Mar 2009

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We are waiting for Jack to do this with a herd of cattle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2FX9rviEhw

 

Name:
kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
07 Mar 2009

Comments

jerry you mean "Gasright strips" from the same inventor of "Breathright strips". i'm glad they help.

Name:
jerry cave
EmailAddress:
Date:
17 Feb 2009

Comments

Kad, thanks for the emails, I purchased a three pack of the breathing strips. They really worked for me but my wife is still upset with the burns around her nose.

Name: Clint
EmailAddress:
Date:
10 Feb 2009

Comments

Marquee at the Gov's Inn.

Interesting phenomenon that can only happen in Pierre ..  "BS is coming" means that Wegner Auto is having a Blizzard Sale.  But traveling public doesn't realize this

               I drove past this sign probably 50 times and read it, but did not pay much attention or realize the humor until a friend emailed this picture.

 

Name:
Charlie McLaughlin
EmailAddress:
cmc7298@Waol.com
Date:
22 Jan 2009

Comments

Hello Every one

Don't know exactly why, but I am looking forward to our next Class Reunion.

I am still running theatres for Cinemark / Century Theaters in Springfield, Oregon. I run the Cinemark 17, and have been with Cinemark for 18 years.

My youngest, Ashley, will be 15 this year. Boy, does time fly by. Of course my oldest is 44 this year...what a spread.

Kad..you asked if I got my hip...the answer is that I did get a a full right hip replacement. I am getting around and along just fine. They do wonderful things now days. Of course, Stadium Theatres are kinda hard on me and my hip.

The wonderful thing about life, is friends, and your roots. The class of 56 belong to all of us, in our roots, friendships, and in the deep crevices of our hearts.

Love you all...

Charlie McLaughlin 

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
18 Jan 2009

Comments

Kad, thanks for the calander. What a "Hoot".

Name:
kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
13 Jan 2009

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jerry: i'm not sure what you are asking about. i sent you a "hooters" calendar just as i said. what did you expect?

Name:
jerrycave
EmailAddress:
Date:
13 Jan 2009

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Kad, I got your calendar, but it was just birds. Where's the girls?

Name:
kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
04 Jan 2009

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hi all:

i am a bit disappointed.

i sent 2009 hooters calendars to several classmates and not one was thankful.  i guess they are just too old to appreciate the finer things in life.

if anyone else wants one, just let me know and i'll attach it to e-mail.

Name:
Jack & LaVona Kirkpatrick
EmailAddress:
lavonakirk@aol.com
Date:
28 Nov 2008

Comments

Hello and Season's Greetings from South Dakota!

Just a note that we have a change of address--No we have not moved-- just the postal service did! The street address is still the same but it is now Midland, SD 57552.

Jack is getting pretty much fully retired, just helps out when our son needs it and asks!

Kad, he is learning the puter now and I will have our daughter set him up with an email address while she is home this weekend, then you can write to him. So there is hope that Ed M. might give in one of these days also and get a computer! Takes a while to teach these old dogs new tricks you know.

Have a great Christmas and Happy and Healthy 2009!

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
08 Nov 2008

Comments

Hi all:

I had an enjoyable conversation with Jim Leonard the other day. He tells me that he is buying bargain stocks now. I guess if you are nationally recognized as a savvy money manager, you can do that. If you are a rank amateur like me, then you just keep throwing good money after bad. To all those people who gave us advice about just staying the course while the market keeps going down, I say go soak your head.

Jim tells me that he recently had dinner with Roger and Beth while he was in SoDak. He didn't make it to Pierre that trip though. I think Roger has an incorrect e-mail address in the contact list. If anyone knows it, let us know and we can update the list.

Anyone on Frank's e-mail list gets frequent updates on what he is doing, but with Jim, since he has someone screening his e-mail, he doesn't get apprised so quickly. He is reliant on the phone. Occasionally I send a note to Jim, and in the subject line I tell the individual monitoring his e-mail to just give it to him.

Thinking about the phone...............last month we were in Spain and a friend who travels a great deal suggested that we get "Skype" to talk over the computer. It was just great. We would go to McDonalds, and buy a couple of hamburgers, and ask for a free "WiFi" card (They pronounce it "wiffee" in Spain) and the card allows you to sit there in the McDonalds and utilize their wireless internet. We would sit at the table with the laptop running on batteries, and then use Skype to call back to the US. The total cost to make calls was only pennies.

If you make international calls, or your long distance calls are pricey, then just go to www.skype.com and download their program. Then sign up for Skype by putting 10 dollars in an account. Then you are ready to start making international calls or any other long distance calls you wish for about two cents a minute. We have made numerous calls (including one this morning to Nina's brother in London) a two cents a minute. I still have over five dollars in the account.

The only thing you have to do is have a sensitive microphone for your computer. You will hear the people on the other end through your computer speakers. The clarity is great, and the people on the other end don't have a clue that you are not calling them on the phone. To them, they just hear the phone ringing, and answer another phone call. They can just think you are being a big spender calling them internationally.

You can call any phone in the world at about two cents a minute. If you are surfing the net and want to make a call, you can do so. If you have grandchildren in a Tibetan monastery you can simply call them, and if they have Skype, they can call you anytime as well. It's pretty neat.

Bill...................let us know how you are doing. A lightweight guy like you would just blow away in any big storm.

Charlie.................did you get your hip?

Jeannette..................how is Ohio? I'm sure you will miss the upcoming snow in Pierre.

Jack....................give us your e-mail address, then LaVona won't have to pick up your e-mail.

Now that New Orleans is getting back on it's feet, Christina is probably going to invite us all down as house guests for the next Mardi Gras. Right?

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
05 Nov 2008

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Hi all:

I received a call tonight from Ed Matthews. His brother Dixie (I think we all remember him) sent Ed information on an exhibition of Fritz Scholder. Ed (one of a microscopically small contingent without computers) gave me the information and it was pretty easy to pull up the information. You can also pull it up on your computer.

There is a National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. and they currently have an exhibition of Fritz Scholders' work entitled "Indian / Not Indian". It is running concurrently with a Scholder exhibition at their George Gustav Heye Center in New York . If you wish more information on either exhibition, you can go the their web site www.nmai.si.edu.

Ed tells me that they greatly enjoy living in Lawrence, KS. They find so much more to interest them than in southern Missouri. Drop him a note sometime.

Name:
jerry cave
EmailAddress:
Date:
19 Oct 2008

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I read the capital journal about once a month, and the local football team needs to recruit some of the 56ers players. I would see an improvement in the cowboys. Things are quiet in the Milton, Fl. area with the exception of the up coming election. Would love to hear from some of the classmates to let me know that everything is well with you. Jerry Cave

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
02 Sep 2008

Comments

Today I received a wonderful note from Beverly. I read it to Nina, and we both enjoyed it.

Beverly and Duane were back in South Dakota a short time ago, both in Pierre and Onida (Duane's home). Onida was celebrating 125 years of the city, and in Pierre, there were bikers on their way to Sturgis. It must have been an eventful trip.

What wonderful classmates we had. I guess we were blessed. I look forward to 2011 to our next reunion.

Best regards to all,

Jim

Name:
Jerrycave
EmailAddress:
Date:
08 Aug 2008

Comments

Got a phone call from Ed Matthews ,August 7th. He has moved to his new home in Kansas and said that it was a great move for him.

Ed said that the fifty year class reunion was one of the best.

Everything in Fla. is going well.  Hope to hear from some of you soon. Let us know what's happening your way.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
05 Aug 2008

Comments

hi all i just received a nice note from ed matthews. he and his wife have made the move to lawrence, kansas, and apparently enjoy it. his address has been updated in the locator if anyone wants to drop him a note.

ed and jerry cave are staying in touch.

Ed also said that he had reviewed the last class reunion pictures disc and with the exception of the two of us, the rest of the people had aged. i had noticed the same thing, but thought i was the only one who hadn't aged. i guess we will have to revisit the issue in another couple years.

i am sure that bill hasn't aged at all. it is slim, trim willy all over again.

nina and i have just returned from a cruise to alaska to see the glaciers while they are still there. it was a worthwhile trip, but i was surprised they still had drizzle the last week of july. the country was magnificent and so unspoiled. the trip was worthwhile in that respect. once is enough for me though, it is a bit too isolated for my liking.

regards to everyone.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
21 Jun 2008

Comments

Hi all:

Ed Matthews and his wife are moving to Lawrence, Kansas. They will be there by the end of July. Apparently they like the academic environment. It will be a good opportunity for them to enjoy theater and concerts.

Their address will be 4415 Freedom Creek Drive, Lawrence, Kansas 66049. We won't change their address in the locater until they move.

If there is anyone else who has moved and now has an old address in the locater page, let us know. We can update other addresses as well.

Name:
Jack Walker
EmailAddress:
daktrail@yahoo.com
Date:
31 May 2008

Comments

Just to let every one know (whether you want to know or not) that we are still kicking, just not as high or hard.

We went to Alaska last summer, spent 2 weeks fishing and sightseeing We are headed to Arkansas next week to see our son and 4 grandchildren (really enjoy the $4.00 gas).

See ya'll later Jack

Name:
Bill Fritz
EmailAddress:
bill@coachfritz.com
Date:
27 May 2008

Comments

Happy birthday to me!!! Today--May 27--is another big one. I'm sure you all are able to guess which one!!

Also please use one of the following e-mail addresses as the Kwiknet site is no longer in operation: bill@coachfritz.com or fritz@rowan.edu

Even bigger news---and I mean big is--- that I have lost 85 lbs. since 1/2008. I have to give Bill Miller credit for that---he inspired me to purchase a scale & throw away my fork.

The bad news is now I only own 1 pair of slacks, 1 pr of jeans, 2 pairs of shorts & a whole bunch of XXXL shirts. When I finish dropping I'll have to retool my clothing inventory.

Jim K & Frank keep those e-mails coming---I can hardly wait until the next one. Clint keep riding herd on those guys--at least they have an 'outstanding watcher.'

I must go out and walk the cat + check on my herd of Chihuahuas----they are getting excited about something out there.

bf

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
21 Apr 2008

Comments

I spoke with both Jerry Cave and Ed Matthews this past week. The conversations were really enjoyable. They both have very interesting stories to tell about what they have done since leaving Pierre.

Ed still hasn't moved to Lawrence, Kansas, but continues to plan on it. He still refuses to go on line.

Jerry continues to monitor his lakefront property. Unfortunately, the economic slowdown which has affected all of us has slowed his plans for building.

I haven't spoken with Clint for some time, but know that his daughter is ranked among the best in her rodeo talent. Perhaps we have a budding Casey Tibbs for Pierre to get excited about.

Dick Stageberg continues to send me ridiculous stuff, but still hasn't fessed up about the chocolate chip cookie recipe that his mother is mum about. His grandaughter is one of the best gymnasts in the US.

I haven't heard from Jim Leonard for some time. Hopefully he isn't tearing out his hair with the big time downturn of the market.

Name:
Frank
EmailAddress:
ftucker@cox.net
Date:
31 Mar 2008

Comments

Fellow classmates, Judy (Hartwell) Ove walked through Heaven's gates a few days ago....she passed away in peace. Paul told me she looked like an Angel; just as we would expect.

She will be buried at Riverside Cemetery in late June....the time and agenda will be released later. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 5th, at Ebbets Moose Club in Arnold, CA. The address is: Ebbetts Moose Club 1965 Bladen Rd Arnold, CA 95223

 Mailings may be sent directly to Paul and family at Paul Ove PO Box 662 Arnold, CA 95223 

Name:
jerry cave
EmailAddress:
Date:
20 Mar 2008

Comments

I ran into Mr. and Mrs. Art Boyle today at Freds discount store, in Milton, Fla. There in the area visiting family on a trip from Pierre.

 Mr Boyle ran Arts Barbershop in Pierre for many years. Some of us let him lower are ears several times. This shows us how small this world really is.

Lets hear from some of our classmates in whats happening in your part of the country.

Jerry Cave

Name:
Bill Fritz
EmailAddress:
bill@coachfritz.com
Date:
14 Feb 2008

Comments

Hi, Bringing my e-mail addresses up to date: fritz@rowan.edu [still good] bill@coachfritz.com [new] could you please change this on the contact list---Thanks Any other address won't be used anymore.

as ever,

bf

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
07 Jan 2008

Comments

Good morning all, Had to resort to sending a few emails -- but wanted you all to know that Chuck passed away yesterday noon --

he'd been doing quite good actually so kind of came on suddenly -- which is what we knew might happen. So now have to go this afternoon to the funeral home to make arrangements -- will have services in Rapid City with burial at Black Hills National -- which was his wish and I agreed.

Am hoping for next Monday -- the kids will all be able to come. You all can let other classmates know -- even though they did not know him all that well other than "associated with me."

Love, Agnes

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
06 Jan 2008

Comments

The SoDak State Wage & Hour Department claimed Jack Kirkpatrick was not paying proper wages for their help and sent an agent out to interview him.

When he met Jack he said "I need a list of your employees and how much you pay them".

" Well," said Jack, "There's my ranch hand who's been with me for 3 years. I pay him $200 a week plus free room and board.

The cook has been here for 18 months, and I pay her $150 per week plus free room and board.

Then there's the half-wit who works about 18 hours every day and does about 90% of all the work around here. He makes about $10 per week, pays his own room and board. I buy him a bottle of bourbon every Saturday night. He also sleeps with my wife occasionally."

"That's the guy I want to talk to --- the half-wit," said the agent.

"That would be me," replied Jack.

 

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
18 Dec 2007

Comments

Nina and I are headed to San Francisco for Christmas where my mother is in assisted living. She is 101 and still recalls Ed Matthews, Dick Stageberg and Frank Tucker.

Jerry.........we hope you have a wonderful time with your family.

Merry Christmas to all.

Name:
Jerry cave
EmailAddress:
Date:
18 Dec 2007

Comments

Another Christmas is about to arrive and it would be good to know what our classmates have planned to do this Christmas season. Sandra and I are traveling to North Carolina to spend Christmas with our son, daughter and grand daughter.

Let us know what your doing this year with your family.

A merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our classmates from Sandra and Jerry.

Name:
LaVona
EmailAddress:
Date:
09 Dec 2007

Comments

Dear Class mates. Received a call this afternoon from Gloria Hosman telling me that Jerry passed away last night. So keep Gloria and her boys in our thoughts and prayers for the tough days ahead.

You can probably read the obit. on www.CapJournal.com after today.

Name:
kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
23 Nov 2007

Comments

at least some people are still out there........................

some of the snail mail or e-mail addresses have changed during the past year. If you know of any corrections, please give me an update so i can make changes in the locator. We want to keep the addresses current so that everyone can stay in touch.

 also................please feel free to post anything new with yourself or about any class members (within the constraints of good taste) here on the web site.

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
19 Nov 2007

Comments

isn't viagra a plant food?

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
19 Nov 2007

Comments

my doc is great guy even gives me free viagra (of course I don't need it so I give it to Furman)

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
15 Nov 2007

Comments

Have you wondered why Clint sees the doctor so often?

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
11 Nov 2007

Comments

Is this Frank and Clint or Clint and Frank?

 

Name:
kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
10 Nov 2007

Comments

i heard from ed yesterday. he and his wife are planning to move to lawrence, kansas. they like the academic setting. he and jerry are staying in touch, like many of us. that is great.

we are all looking forward to the next reunion. jeannette..........how are things in woody hayes country?

i get e-mail from dick stageberg, but he has still not sent the chocolate chip cookie recipe.

Name:
clint
EmailAddress:
Date:
07 Nov 2007

Comments

Ya'll don't have to worry about the dvd. Learnt long back in 56 not to trust you guys!

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
12 May 2007

Comments

Heck................I just scanned the label, printed it, and then stuck it under my mattress.  The original was on the DVD when I loaned it to Clint. Perhaps Ruby obliterated it.

Name:
Jerry Cave
EmailAddress:
Date:
09 May 2007

Comments

I noticed that Frank or Jim, didn,t fess up to what happen to the DVD label on the Girls Gone Wild tape, and Clint is very upset that it did'nt get returned to him. Ok guys fess up.

Name:
jerry cave
EmailAddress:
caveins@netscape.com
Date:
04 May 2007

Comments

Frank and Jim, I heard one of you took the picture label off of the DVD and Clint wants it back for his collection. I don't know what to think about you three.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
03 May 2007

Comments

Frank I'm disappointed to read that. When I loaned the DVD's to Clint they were almost like new.

Name:
Frank
EmailAddress:
Date:
29 Apr 2007

Comments

Jerry...is Howard's DVD anything like "Girls Gone WIld"? I borrowed Clint's collection, but they were worn out. The video was shot, but the audio came thru....it was really weird w/o the video. Back in college, we would gather a huge coed group at the Frat house to watch those late night grade D movies...turn the sound off and everyone would just ad lib. It was a riot. Much better script that the movie audio.

Name:
Jerry Cave
EmailAddress:
caveins@netscape
Date:
26 Apr 2007

Comments

Jim it would be nice if you did load some pictures from the 50th reunion when you get a chance. thanks, Jerry.

Name:
Jerry Cave
EmailAddress:
caveins@netscape.com
Date:
25 Apr 2007

Comments

When I was at the reunion this year, I bought a Nature DVD from Howard Brancel and it was outstanding. This is what he has choosen to do, its all about nature and wild life, not the kind that Kad, Clint and Frank like, I recommend this to any of the classmates.

Name:
Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
25 Apr 2007

Comments

Kad...Clint....Jerry Cave...Fuzzy. How you guys doing? Let's get some spring chatter going. I know Clint has some tall tales to relay as he is batching it for 3 weeks. The Pierre police will be very active. And Furman just spent a month in Mexico on a run...he runs a Etoyoc ring down there....sneaks legals into Mexico.

Name:
Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
25 Apr 2007

Comments

Kad...Clint....Jerry Cave...Fuzzy. How you guys doing? Let's get some spring chatter going. I know Clint has some tall tales to relay as he is batching it for 3 weeks. The Pierre police will be very active. And Furman just spent a month in Mexico on a run...he runs a Etoyoc ring down there....sneaks legals into Mexico.

Name:
EmailAddress:
Kad
Date:
07 Apr 2007

Comments

well...............eventually i got it right. i thought from the hint that it was Gallon of beer, but that didn't work, so i tried Golf and that didn't work either. Frank, next time don't make it so hard.

Name:
larry.k
EmailAddress:
Date:
07 Apr 2007

Comments

OK a challenge question has been added (about school colors). The purpose is to limit the activities of the spam bots and keep their nasty stuff out of our comments book. Thanks/ larry.k

Name:
John Mellon - Class of 1958
EmailAddress:
j6546@roadrunner.com
Date:
04 Apr 2007

Comments

Keep it coming. We are planning our 50th in 2008. All the hints and help the previous classes have for us will just make it that much better & easier for us. Thanks. John Mellon - Class of 1958 j6546@roadrunner.com www.JohnLanaMellon.com

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
24 Mar 2007

Comments

Hi: If there is continued interest in this web site, I can upload selected pictures from the 50th, but the only way we can estimate interest is if we hear from you.

Name:
kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
22 Mar 2007

Comments

jeannette would have to tell us how much it costs. i think this site may be about 100 dollars a year, but there are now so many web site supporting places we could probably do it for sixty or seventy dollars a year.

while it isn't terribly expensive, we weren't sure that anyone was out there checking the site now. if there are only a few, it might be easier to make a folder of classmates who want to stay in touch on your email site and send out a joke once every month or two. however, if there are a number of classmates who check in a couple of times a week, there would be more interest in maintaining it.

this is why we need some dialogue. there could be some communication in this comments section. for example..........if someone were to say "i'm going to Chicago May 12 - 15. is there anyone who wants to have a beer?" or if jeannette were to tell us of things happening to our classmates (either good or bad), then the site could serve a purpose.

Is there anyone else out there reading this or wanting to maintain it beside jerry? does the site serve a purpose to enough people to maintain it, either at this web address or another?  if there are twenty or thirty others and they would like to see it continued, even at a low level of activity, they need to let us know and post something here.  remember...........it requires some effort, even if it is only to remove the porn and erectile dysfunction ads. 

if we could get ed matthews to acquire a computer at a yard sale, he could post commentary we would all probably read.  frank also has many irons in the fire to tell us about.  jeannette knows everything going on with classmates.  clint finds humorous stuff everywhere.  still...............there are no posts from these people since shortly after the reunion, and they may not be checking the web site.

if we don't get feedback from others beside jerry and me, then the website is probably not worth the effort.  jerry and i can stay in touch by e-mail.

Name:
jerry cave
EmailAddress:
caveins@netscape.com
Date:
21 Mar 2007

Comments

what is the monthly charges on the website, perhaps the ones that check it on a regular basis like myself could off-set the expense, so we could have a in-touch media. I would pay a yearly amount to keep the website intact, if their was enough interest to help with paying the fees. at least two to three times a week I scan the site to see whats happening with the class of 56. I was impressed with the classmates at the 50th reunion and would like to keep intouch with them on the website.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
18 Mar 2007

Comments

Hi all: Jeannette and I have had discussion regarding the class web site. There is a monthly charge to keep it going, and while it served everyone well in staying current until the recent reunion, perhaps it is time to shut it down and save the expense. The money may be better used for an account to defray expenses when planning the 55th.

An alternative would be if a class member has a site which he or she is maintaining for other purposes, and has additional space which is not being used, that person might volunteer to tack the present class website onto it.  We could discontinue the current one and save the money. The only thing which would change would be the present website address.

Another alternative is if someone feels strongly enough about continuing the web site as it is, that person could offer to underwrite the expense.

It would be good if we can have some dialogue on the question at hand. Does anyone have strong opinions one way or the other? Is there any objection to shutting down the web site?

One last thing.  The class of 1957 is having their 50th reunion this coming September.  If you have interest, you could monitor their web site at www.pierreclassof1957.com or contact George and Marilyn Leonard for more details.

Name:
Jim L.
EmailAddress:
leonardmgmt@comcast.net
Date:
18 Mar 2007

Comments

Great picks. Rekindles many fond memories. Thanks much!

 

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
06 Mar 2007

Comments

hi all: i have mailed the last batch of pictures from the reunion to everyone who attended. if you fail to receive a CD within a week, let me know and i'll put another in the mail to you.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
22 Jan 2007

Comments

c'mon down, Bro...the weather will be just right for you 2wo. Judy has a batch of margaritas waiting for you....

Name:
Clint
EmailAddress:
Date:
22 Jan 2007

Comments

Ruby and I were headed to Mesa and southern CA but I think we will stay in South Dakota. IT IS WARMER HERE!

Name:
Das Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
08 Jan 2007

Comments

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We did. Today in California, the sun is shining and the temp is 80+.....time to hop in the pool and slurp on a big 'ol Margarita 'fore the NC game starts.....here's to yer health, lads and lassies.

Name:
Frank T
EmailAddress:
Date:
18 Dec 2006

Comments

And the best to you and Sandra....and to all the class of '56. Why, heck to everyone in Pierre! Merry Christmas and a fun New Year.

Name:
jerry cave
EmailAddress:
caveins@netscape.com
Date:
15 Dec 2006

Comments

From Sandra and Jerry Cave, we would like to wish all our 1956 classmates a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Name:
Frank T
EmailAddress:
Date:
17 Nov 2006

Comments

I came across this exercise suggested for seniors, to build muscle strength in the arms and shoulders. It seems so easy, and is working so well for me, I thought I'd pass it on. The article suggested doing it three days a week.

Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room at each side. With a 5-lb. potato sack in each hand, extend your arms straight out from your sides, and hold them there as long as you can. Try to reach a full minute, and then relax. Each day, you'll find that you can hold this position for just a bit longer.

After a couple of weeks, move up to 10-lb. potato sacks. Then eventually try to get to where you can lift a 20-lb. potato sack in each hand and hold your arms straight for more than a full minute.

Once you feel confident at that level, put a potato in each sack.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
15 Nov 2006

Comments

The photos of the Viet Nam Memorial weekend are now posted on the SD web site....take a look http://www.sdvietnamwarmemorial.com/ It was truly a great weekend...done up perfect by the people of Pierre. Cannot say enough about how awesome the event was.

Name:
Charlie McLaughlin
EmailAddress:
cmc7298@aol.com
Date:
15 Nov 2006

Comments

OK Bill Fritz I always have trouble with the "want to be cops" at airports, since I had a total right side hip replacment. I am metal from just above the knee up to my pelvis. I also carry a card from the Doctor, telling the idiots, that I have a lot of metal in me. Its just a hay-day for them, they think..."hoo-ray, I get to use my fancy wand" They are all the same....mall security, and the like. Nothing but jerks, and I usually tell them so. That's probably why they go into orbit, waving their magic wands around. Never found one with a sense of humor either. Oh well...see you all in five years, God willing. Charlie McLaughlin

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
15 Nov 2006

Comments

OK...so what are we going to do for our 55th?

Name:
clint
EmailAddress:
Date:
14 Nov 2006

Comments

The only camera I heard of after the boat ride was the police officer who was ready to photograph departing folks. Said he was looking for convicts from California. They had very good costumes because he didn't see anyone that matched the wanted posters so he didn't take any pictures. Wished I had talked to him earlier. We probably would have some pictures and Jeannette would have had to spend some of the class's money for bail.

Name:
kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
13 Nov 2006

Comments

okay everyone. bill fritz, vic, clint, jeane, lavona, george and frank have all contributed pictures and i got some pictures early from people at the reception and dinner. i have worked up all that i have, removing red eye, cropping, discarding those which are not really salvageable, etc. i am about ready to print them on a CD but would prefer to stop the presses for those that i know elaine has. There may be someone else out there with pictures too, but the ones i really want are some from sunday. if anyone has more from either the breakfast at the ramkota or the boat ride, those are the ones which we really need to give everyone a good CD full of memories. anyone who might see elaine, please encourage her to send her pictures for addition to the CD and if anyone going on the boat ride saw anyone there with a camera, please prod him or her to get them processed if they were using film, and have the lab also include a digitized CD for sending to me. if they were digital pictures please just send them to me by e-mail. even if you think that the pictures are in a proprietary format, send them. i'll get them converted somehow.

Name: Frank T
EmailAddress:
Date:
10 Nov 2006

Comments

Raw Buffalo? Man, that's the reason I had to leave Pierre and get a real job. Me and Clint heard about the Sushi rage in San Francisco back  in 1959. So, we opened a Sushi Bar serving raw buffalo on a spoon of grits (American Sushi)....and added raw carp and catfish to the menu. Wasn't a big hit....went broke...lost all my investment....$25.

Ya know raw Buffalo is real chewy.

BTW...Clint just tried to join e-harmony...got turned down cause he had one too many dimensions. He's taking it pretty hard. If ya think of it, send him a sympathy e-mail.

St. Jude and I are living it up here at the Sedona Pines in Sedona, AZ....life is good. Speaking of Buffalos....any of you guys know where the Pierre-Bismarck traveling trophy came about? Ask Bill Fritz...he knows.

Name:
Bill Fritz
EmailAddress:
fritz@kwiknet.net
Date:
07 Nov 2006

Comments

Pictures!! Does anyone have a 10 yr. reunion group shot???---was it black and white?? OK Kad you got me--I have a few shots from the boat ride---1. Dick Hudson was water-skiing behind the tour boat. 2. A group of the women got together and preformed a synchronized swimming routine until the current forced them to drift apart and they had to scramble alittle. They did keep their cool and made it look easy! The bestest part of the whole boat trip was when we killed a buffalo, butchered and bar-b-qued it on a sand bar just off Ft. Pierre. I believe that I observed a couple of class mates enjoying raw buffalo. Now the following is the truth--On the flight out on Mon. in the early am John Salliday looked in to say 'good bye'. The greatest part of this departure was Chuckles getting 'wanded' at the security gate on his way to Denver. Where was my camcorder when I needed it? Chuck appeared to be enjoying it. I think I heard him say 'higher and more to the left.' at one point. We said good bye to A. Potter [T] in the MLPS/STP airport. Thanks to the committee and everybody else for an outstanding experience....it could not have been better. bf

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com or jfkadlec@gmail.com
Date:
04 Nov 2006

Comments

Hi all: I have received pictures from Clint, and just got e-mail from Sharon that she is sending some. I have worked up all the photos I have received and am waiting for more. I know that there were pictures taken by perhaps 15 cameras, but still only have about five contributors. Elaine.........i have pictures of you taking pictures. Vic........you only sent me one. Everyone, please send me what you have. I'll make the best of whatever images I receive. I still have not received one picture after the Sunday breakfast. Not one picture from the boat ride. C'mon guys................get off your duffs. Get the pictures processed or out of your camera and send them to me.

Name:
John Mellon
EmailAddress:
j6546@roadrunner.com
Date:
04 Nov 2006

Comments

Hi ALL Some of us 1958ers are doing some preliminary planning for our 50th in 2008 in Pierre. I sent this message out to Judy Sass of our 1958 class today. http://pierre.k12.sd.us/class_reunion_links.htm Pierre School District #32-2 211 South Poplar Ave. Pierre, SD 57501-1850 EMAIL: pierre.school@k12.sd.us 1-605-773-7300 If you have suggestions or know of anyone in Pierre that can help us put our 50th together, please advise. John BTW my email address has been changed to: j6546@roadrunner.com delete the old one of: j6546@adelphia.net My contact Tel. # is: 760-216-0499

Name:
Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
31 Oct 2006

Comments

Jerry & Sandra....thanks for coming....you were a big part in making the reunion special.

Name:
Jerry Cave
EmailAddress:
caveins@netscape.com
Date:
30 Oct 2006

Comments

It was an outstanding 50th reunion at Pierre, it was good to fellowship with former class mates. Special thanks to Frank, Clint, Kad, and Jeanette for their hard work in getting everything to run so smoothly. Thanks again for the invite for Sandra and I.

Name:
Da muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
22 Oct 2006

Comments

Talked to Jim L, Shimpuddy, Judy/Paul and Dick/Jerri this week. In Vegas this weekend....Life is good.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
13 Oct 2006

Comments

I got a couple pictures from LaVona today. I still need more. Please send them either as E-mail or on a CD.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
12 Oct 2006

Comments

Don't make me get up off this couch! I have broken many bones in my life....however, I must confess that most have been my own. A total of 10....anyway....please get your pictures to Kad and let him do his thang....and get the CDs out for all of us to enjoy. I'll be adding a 50th Reunion page to the website, which will contain a collage of the reunion pictures. So....Git 'er dun, ya'll. And....Lucy......I luv you.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
11 Oct 2006

Comments

Please everyone...................I know that classmates want to receive their CD's with all the pictures, but we still need the photos to add to the CD.

I have no pictures after Sunday morning, and know there must be others. I only have photos from George, Frank and myself. There must have been 15 cameras there, and we want to include photos from them. Either send me a CD with the photos from your camera or if you only have a few, e-mail them to me. If your camera uses film, you can ask for digital images on a CD when you get the film processed.

If you don't send the photos to me, I'll turn your name over to Frank, the enforcer.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
11 Oct 2006

Comments

Do Saints pack pistols?

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
09 Oct 2006

Comments

No wonder we refer to her as Saint Judy.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
09 Oct 2006

Comments

I need your help.....I am the real father of Anna Nicole's baby....what should I do?

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com or jfkadlec@gmail.com
Date:
04 Oct 2006

Comments

hi all: i just received photos from frank and there were some good shots from clint's cabaret, but apparently there was a problem later in the reunion...................i still need more pictures. if you were taking pictures with film, when you get them processed, ask for digital images on a CD at the time. then either send me the CD or a copy of it. i will continue to work with the images until we have enough pictures for the class CD. if you only have a few pictures, attach them to e-mail and send them on. i'll keep everyone posted as to progress.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com or jfkadlec@gmail.com
Date:
03 Oct 2006

Comments

hi all: i just received a CD with all kinds of pictures from the leonards. george also took some scenic pictures of the pierre area and i will be including some of those in the CD we are putting together. i know that george was not the only one taking pictures though.............so please send your pictures for inclusion in a CD. i returned with many pictures, some of which i have been discarding or cropping. i have also been busy taking care of "red eye" and changing light levels. send everything, and let me see whether they might okay for inclusion. i will do what i can to salvage marginal pictures. i still have no pictures from Sunday as i had to return fairly early and that is a big void. please get those pictures to me if you want to share them with others.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
02 Oct 2006

Comments

Judy (Hartwell) Ove and Paul drove to Salt Lake City to visit with their daughter and family right after the reunion...on their way back to California....Judy became the grandmother of a wee baby boy....Mark.....the day after she arrived! Kind of neat, eh? I checked all our doorsteps when we got home....no babies....only bills.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
26 Sep 2006

Comments

Yo....Brothers and Sisters...after 10 days in Pierre; I am exhausted. The start was a ride on the Att Gen's float in the Viet Nam Parade with 6 other Vets...truly was awesome...all of us on the float cried at one point or another. Emotions can be very powerful. Then we just went and went every day. I can honestly say that there was never a dull moment. Seeing Bill Fritz again was special...as was being able to spend time with all of you guys and gals. Judy has been quizzing me about my youth...now...since evryone told her she had to be a Saint. Gol, I was just a'nuther kid, Ya'll. Picotte and family made us both shed a few tears....once again, they proved to be friends to all. 2011 can't come soon enough.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com or jfkadlec@gmail.com
Date:
25 Sep 2006

Comments

I had a great time seeing everyone again. it was too bad that the rain jeannette asked for all the time leading up to the reunion came while we were there, keeping us indoors, but the time that we were able to spend together was great fun. i will begin processing all the pictures. if you took any pictures while we were together, please send them to me and i will include them on the CD. if you gave pictures to me while i was there and are now doubtful about which you gave to me, send them all. i'll cull out the duplicates. i'm sure that there are many more pictures from your boat trip. please send all those images to me. you can send them as e-mail attachments, or burn them on a CD, but do send them on for inclusion with all the other pictures. We will get out a CD with all the received pictures as soon as possible, but it will take perhaps twenty or thirty hours to get them organized, correctly oriented, cropped and color corrected, so don't anticipate the disc immediately. i'm working this week, but will dedicate my efforts next week to a composite CD. Hopefully, it will be done before the class picture is available. keep in touch. Kad

Name:
Charlie McLaughlin
EmailAddress:
cmc7298@aol.com
Date:
25 Sep 2006

Comments

Well....It was really very joyoua to see everyone and have a lot of wonderful kabitzing, Again, I am looking foward to another 5 years Reunion. I am going on a diet (doctors orders) and I hope to be a real skinnie chuckie when we meet again. Missed a lot of you folks on the River Queen. The guy who did the chatter about the river was very knowledgeable. We kinda giave him a bad time, but everyone enjoyed the fun. Just throught I wuuld put in my "two cents". Your Groovy Cool Classmate Charlie McLaughlin

Name:
Jack Walker
EmailAddress:
daktrail@dakotatrailswesttours.com
Date:
23 Sep 2006

Comments

Enjoyed seeing all of you, visit us at dakotatrailswesttours.com This has been fun, hope to see all of you in another 50 years, or sooner. Will try for 5 years.

Name:
Jack Walker
EmailAddress:
daktrail@dakotatrailswesttours.com
Date:
23 Sep 2006

Comments

Enjoyed seeing all of you, visit us at dakotatrailswesttours.com This has been fun, hope to see all of you in another 50 years, or sooner. Will try for 5 years.

Name:
bf
EmailAddress:
fritz@kwiknet.net
Date:
22 Sep 2006

Comments

Hi from Ft. Pierre, Flew in yesterday[9/21] & Audr. Potter-T was on the flight from MSP to Pierre. At the HI- Exp we received a strange call saying 'we got a party going on over here--we'll pick you up.' Next thing we know we are in Clint' s Saloon with a very strong group of 56ers...I won't list them all as I'll probably forget somebody. It was well worth the trip. Some I have not seen in 40-50 years. Get on in here you'll have a million laughs and just as many smiles. the big B

Name:
BF
EmailAddress:
fritz@rowan.edu
Date:
20 Sep 2006

Comments

Greetings from the East Coast, my race: 5 meter blasts religion: NFL 'Are you ready for some Football?' by Bocephas[sp] sensitivity rating: Trained by NJ anti-discrimination Bureau I hope that this e-mail passes within the rules/regs & is allowed to appear on the "site." the big B

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
14 Sep 2006

Comments

Vonda Alleman Kirkpatrick won’t say “Cheese” when you take her picture because she is lactose intolerant.

Name:
Frank T
EmailAddress:
Date:
13 Sep 2006

Comments

I am on my way to the Dakotas.....see youse guys soon.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
13 Sep 2006

Comments

At the last reunion, Betty Novak showed us some of her palm reading skills. If she does it again this reunion, I hope she has some ink remover. It took forever to get the writing off.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
08 Sep 2006

Comments

Mary Peters had colonoscopy and now has this great idea for a new reality television show.

Name:
Jeannette Hall Pfeiffer
EmailAddress:
pfeifgran@aol.com
Date:
08 Sep 2006

Comments

Jim Kadlec is willing to put together a CD of the class reunion pictures with your help. He is bringing his laptop so anyone who takes pictures Thursday, Friday or Saturday afternoon can transfer them from their camera to Jim's laptop. If it is more convenient, you can probably transfer them to Clint's computer and Jim can retrieve them later. While there may be compatibility issues of proprietary equipment with some of the cameras, if there are, you can take your camera home, download the pictures with your camera manufacturer's program, and either burn them on a CD to send to Jim, or you can e-mail the pictures to him. We need many pictures to develop a memorable CD. Your help is needed and appreciated. Even if the pictures don't look so great, please include them. Jim says he will do what he can to color correct, brighten or darken, or crop them to make them as good as possible. Just bring your cameras and take lots of pictures. Then get them to Jim at the Eagle's View B&B in Ft. Pierre or to the dinner on Saturday. Any pictures taken later Saturday night or on Sunday will have to be e-mailed or sent to Jim, or make sure Clint receives them for transmittal to Jim. Thank you! It's getting close Classmates and the Reunion Committee looks forward to seeing you all here in a couple of weeks! Stay well and be safe! God bless. Jeannette

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
06 Sep 2006

Comments

Bill Picotte says that he doesn’t drink any more than the next person (but the person next to him is Clint).

Name:
FrankT
EmailAddress:
Date:
03 Sep 2006

Comments

Kad...I love that one. Sun is shining out here on the California coast...getting ready to head to the Dakotas. Strappin' on my six shooters.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
01 Sep 2006

Comments

Neil has been coaching MaryHelen not to say “How are you?” at the reunion, because he knows that someone will probably tell them and he would rather just have a good time.

Name:
FrankT
EmailAddress:
Date:
01 Sep 2006

Comments

Heard that it rained in Pierre....that's better than snow. I must say I have had a fun year...receiving all the emails, etc from many of you...and reading the comments. Looking forward to the reunion.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
26 Aug 2006

Comments

Bill Miller is amazed that all the men of our class are 68, but the women are only 60. He didn’t recall that so many girls had skipped so many grades when we were all in school together.

Name:
Bill Fritz
EmailAddress:
fritz@kwiknet.net
Date:
25 Aug 2006

Comments

Just got my airline stuff squared away--- Just got back from Scotland right before all the 'excitement' so we didn't have to go through too much hassle returning to Jersey. That was my 'warm-up' trip for the Dakotas. Actually I haven't been back since '69---that day had a tremendous blizzard and 50-60 mph winds--30+ below temps --and a wind chill that made you feel nude not matter how many clothes you were wearing. I said I probably would not be back any more if I could just make it to the state line [I was going to Southern Illinois at the time]. That was at a Christmas break and it was my last visit to SD. See you in less than a month. Bill Fritz

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
24 Aug 2006

Comments

Jerry Cave says one thing all the guys learned in high school was how cool and good the ceramic of the toilet bowl felt against your forehead.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
24 Aug 2006

Comments

This great...Clint sent it to me....click on it http://www.thecitizenguide.com/travel/guide/pierre-sd.htm

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
16 Aug 2006

Comments

John Koutsoukas was told by his doctor to get more exercise so he moved the TV into a room farther from the refrigerator.

Name:
clint
EmailAddress:
Date:
16 Aug 2006

Comments

The reunion committee has been called to attend a meeting for the final preps for the big event. If you can attend please do so, if not please let one of know if you have any other suggestions, ideas or thoughts. JP has do 110% of the work and I am sure every thing is handled. Meeting will be at 7 p.m. at my office in Ft Pierre Wednesday, August 23rd. Casual attire is required. Adult beverages will be provided by host if you want some of the kiddy stuff you will have bring it with you.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
15 Aug 2006

Comments

Trish Henkins is going to make punch for our reunion mixer with the same recipe she used in high school; prune juice and alcohol. We really hated it when we were in high school, but she knows we’ll love it now.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
13 Aug 2006

Comments

Ha ha....hey Tom, I checked both of them...Monday and Friday's enough for me. The guy behind me was from San Fran and asked for help to determine what he was. See you in September. Keep smiling

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
12 Aug 2006

Comments

On Tom Scarborough’s first job application, he saw the question about sex. There was an M and F to choose from, but the calendar was incomplete. The box was really small, so he checked M and added in tiny little letters, “Also on Thursday and Saturday”.

Name:
Jeannette Hall Pfeiffer
EmailAddress:
pfeifgran@aol.com
Date:
12 Aug 2006

Comments

This is an exciting time for the Class of 1956. We were a privileged group in many ways and I am looking forward to seeing you all in September. Those of you who cannot come for one reason on another---I would appreciate a comment for the class booklet to let your classmates know how you are doing. But better than that, please come! You can register the evening of Friday, September 22 at the Izaak Walton. We just want you here! Take care and stay well and as always--God bless---JP

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
10 Aug 2006

Comments

there is so much silence out there. am i the only one in the room?

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
06 Aug 2006

Comments

Jerry Smith saw a market and responded. Since in his community in Arizona, there is an excessive noise ordinance, he designed a silent car alarm. He hasn’t sold any yet, but we think it is just because he is so much ahead of his time.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
15 Jul 2006

Comments

Agreed...........there is no real registration deadline. The reunion is looking great with the number attending, but we want everyone to come. If you are in contact with any classmate whose name in the roster does not indicate they are attending, please let him or her know that they are very welcome............that even goes for Frank.

Name:
Jeannette
EmailAddress:
pfeifgran@aol.com
Date:
15 Jul 2006

Comments

We need to alert classmates who have not registered that they can STILL register. In fact, they can register on September 22 if they wish. We were hopeful that we could avoid the last minute registration, but we don't want people to think that they can't come just because the deadline has past. The deadline is not "set in stone."

Name:
LaVona
EmailAddress:
Date:
13 Jul 2006

Comments

Have you ever been guilty of looking at others your own age and thinking, "Surely I can't look that old!" Well, baby, you're gonna love this one . . . . . . . I was sitting in the waiting room in Sandusky for my first appointment with a new dentist. I noticed his diploma hanging on the wall. It bore his full name....and I suddenly remembered a tall, handsome, dark-haired boy with the same name. He had been in my high school class some 50 years before....and I wondered if he could be the same guy I had a secret crush on way back then?? When I got into the treatment room, I quickly discarded any such thought. This balding, gray-haired man, with the deeply lined face. was much too old to have been my secret crush.......or was he??? After he examined my teeth. I asked if he had attended Morgan Park High School. "Yes, I did. I'm a Mustang!" He said, gleaming with pride. "When did you graduate?" I asked. "1956. Why do you ask?" he answered. "Well, you were in my class!" I exclaimed. Then that ugly, old, wrinkled SOB asked, "What did you teach?" See you guys in September!

Name:
Jeannette
EmailAddress:
Date:
12 Jul 2006

Comments

Ladies & Gentlemen! My prayers have been answered! Just today I received FOUR registrations! I am elated and not even the hot, dry conditions here in Central South Dakota can "dampen" my thankfulness. Here they are: Joyce Andresen Mortison Agnes Thorne Knutson "Trish" Henkins Hall John Koutsoukos All are bringing spousesl! So for all those people who are whining about gas prices--- these people are coming from quite a distance to join in the celebration. By the way, I am going to the Pierre Players current production with Joan Frazee Trautner. Don't you think it would be appropriate for me to personally ask her to join us for at least the social hour on Friday, September 22. Phil was a large part of the lives of many of the boys in the class. Delcie Scofield indicated she would like to see Dean's classmates again. Hey---keep those registrations coming! God bless. JP

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
10 Jul 2006

Comments

I stopped drinking coffee a few years back....couldn't remember why exactly. heard that a cup of coffee a day improves your memory; so I had a cup each day all week. Just remembered why I quit....back then, they said coffee was bad for your health. So is it better to be a healthy idiot or a sickly know-it-all?

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
09 Jul 2006

Comments

Jeanne Giles tells me that she is going to leave something to the Alzheimers Foundation in her will………………...............if she remembers.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
08 Jul 2006

Comments

if you have any pictures of you guys...Jill riding in the barrel race, etc. Send them to me or Kad; we'll post them on the site. Any beer left? Congrats to Ruby...she won $200! We had a fine 4th here on the coast as well...lots of fireworks and, for some reason, there are large pods of blue whales off Dana Point harbor. Tried to catch one, but must have had the wrong bait. Tried dangling a 6-pack.

Name:
clint
EmailAddress:
Date:
08 Jul 2006

Comments

We had a small & ongoing class reunion in Pierre the past few days. Dick and Jerry Koch arrived on the 3rd of July, Bill Picotte was here, Jerry Furman also arrived from Rapid City.(I don't know why he did not have Kathy C. with him?) Of course Don Sandal showed up to drink free beer. We did drink a few. Was a great time. 4th of July parade in Ft Pierre is always neat. Went to the rodeo on the night of the 4th. GREAT FIREWORKS after rodeo. Best one ever. It was awesome!!! Rodeo was great also because my daughter, Jill, won the barrell racing. Everybody headed home but Kochs are still here and will be until the 13th when they will head for the Black Hills for a family reunion. Sandal and I will remain in Pierre and hold the fort until the BIG class reunion. Best start packing your bags because the big weekend is just around the corner. As ever C

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
05 Jul 2006

Comments

Roger is certainly on the cutting edge of health consciousness. He has founded a company to make decaffeinated coffee tables.

Name:
Frank T
EmailAddress:
Date:
05 Jul 2006

Comments

Any of you guys can enter a comment by just typing in the comment in the box above....add your name....and email, if you want to.....and then click on the "Submit Comments" button. Then follow directions (some have had trouble with this...but give it a go). Why? Cause, we want to hear from all you guys. Just tell us what you have been doing or whatever....just git-'er-dun. Thanks

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
05 Jul 2006

Comments

Clint asked to put this on our website...so here it is....enjoy http://llerrah.com/thousandmarbles.htm Just don't lose your marbles.

Name:
Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
05 Jul 2006

Comments

Schimkat...is there any beer left in Pierre? Once upon a time, there were some Pierre HS students who were going to blow Alto off the face of the earth with a very big firecracker....on July 4th, 1955. Didn't happen.....coises, we's foiled agin. Haha.....on to September...keep marching, dudes and dudettes.

Name:
Frank T
EmailAddress:
Date:
04 Jul 2006

Comments

Happy 4th...wherever you are. http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=MT45408353

Name:
Frank T
EmailAddress:
Date:
04 Jul 2006

Comments

Charlie McLaughlin....glad you are coming. We'll have a grand time....especially with you there.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
03 Jul 2006

Comments

Dixie Kifer tells me that a street person recently asked her for two dollars for a sandwich, but that she wouldn’t give the money to him until she saw the sandwich. She says couldn’t have been worth much since he wouldn’t show it to her.

Name:
Charlie McLaughlin
EmailAddress:
cmc7298@yahoo.com
Date:
03 Jul 2006

Comments

Hi Everyone I am looking foward to seeing and talking, and tipping a few with all of you folks come this September. There is a song from the "Fantastics" about "try to remember" and something about September....it sort of goes with our Reunion, We need to all get together "its our roots" and remember all the fun, sorrows, mistakes, and just have some great Class of 56 togetherness. I am flying in all the way from Oregon to be with you characterers, and for what it costs to do that....Its got to be worth it. I will be staying at the Erbe:s...you know....my friend, the old theatre manager. He and his wife Lois, is going to put up with me for a few days. Coming in on Thursday afternoon and going home on Monday Morning. Well, thats it for now... see ya' all soon. Charlie McLaughlin

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
02 Jul 2006

Comments

Sharon The web site should be current now. If you see any more errors, let us know.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
26 Jun 2006

Comments

I understand that Beverly found that she had incredible powers as a psychic. She would have been the guest speaker at the Psychic’s convention last year, but didn’t know when or where it was.

Name:
Jeannette
EmailAddress:
Date:
26 Jun 2006

Comments

YES, YES, YES!! Most class reunions do this for the Social Hour on Friday night and we will place an ad in the Reminder and Capital Journal on the Wednesday before the reunion. I spoke with Evelyn Longland of the Class of 1957 and told her that we would be posting an open invitation to friends of the Class, teachers, etc. In fact, one of the Bergeson's was at the 45th Reunion social hour. Always great to see friends of the class. In fact, I am glad you mentioned it now. I will place a reminder on my calendar for that time frame so it doesn't get by me. Met with the new manager of the Izaak Walton this week just to make sure he was aware of our arrangements. I now feel confident that we are both on the same page and he was grateful for the contact.

Name:
Sharon H
EmailAddress:
Date:
26 Jun 2006

Comments

Hi! Me again. Why doesn't the Reunion Roster match the class roster? There are many names on the class roster that are not on the reunion and vice versa??sharon

Name:
Chuckles
EmailAddress:
Date:
26 Jun 2006

Comments

Hey Frank Sounds like a great idea. I responded to Jeanette also. As per her e-mail, she will follow through on putting a ad in the Capitol Journal and Reminder. Great idea's. See you soon. Charlie McLaughlin

Name:
Audrae P
EmailAddress:
Date:
26 Jun 2006

Comments

Hi! Great idea. Suits me just fine just so it isn't any more work for Jeannette. See you in Sept. Thanks, Audrae

Name:
Christina
EmailAddress:
Date:
26 Jun 2006

Comments

Sounds like an excellent idea.

Name:
Sharon M
EmailAddress:
Date:
25 Jun 2006

Comments

Frank! Can we rally the troups? Have emailed a few to get their plans made. Think Roger, Mary P., Trish are coming, but there are so many who haven't responded. Kathy and I working on some reunion stuff and it is coming together great. See you in Sept. sharon m

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
21 Jun 2006

Comments

Maybe have a rodeo.....ride bulls? For a door prize? But, then......I never could understand why anyone would want to win a door.

Dick, Jerry, Clint, Ruby, Sandal, Picotte, et al are going to be partying in Pierre July 4th? Well, that leaves beer in September looking mighty bleak....Pierre may just dry up July 4th.

Name:
clint
EmailAddress:
Date:
21 Jun 2006

Comments

I guess if we have any beer left after reunion we could donate to them. I know other classes tipped a few in the past. We could also save the empty cans and they could sell and raise a LOT of money. I can start saving over the 4th of July. Dick and Jerry Koch are spending a few days in Pierre and Dick and myself MIGHT have a few if it stays hot.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
21 Jun 2006

Comments

Clint....... you missed the point. The purpose is to raise money for the Foundation. We will have to change roles. I don't know what to do with all the beer, but suppose I can give it to the class. The remainder would have to be picked up by a distributor after the reunion is over.

Name:
clint
EmailAddress:
cschimkat@aol.com
Date:
20 Jun 2006

Comments

buck and a beer from gals Guys just donate the five and kiss Kad

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
19 Jun 2006

Comments

We have been challenged by the Pierre Educational Foundation. There are several classes having reunions this summer; the PEF has challenged each to see which can collect the most donations at their reunion. So....come prepared. I suggest that all the guys have to pay a buck to kiss Schimkat...or 5 bucks not to. Or something like that....eh?

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
15 Jun 2006

Comments

Dick Hudson told me that if someone steals his identity, he hopes the person is young, good looking and a great dancer.

Name:
Da Muhta...from Joyce Andressen
EmailAddress:
Date:
15 Jun 2006

Comments

This is from Joyce Andressen: "Here are some memories down "Memory Lane" which everyone might enjoy. Turn on the sound on your computer and go to this web site. http://www.thestatenislandboys.com/U_thrill_me/ Enjoy!!! Joyce"

Name:
Da Muhta...from Judy (Hartwell) Ove
EmailAddress:
Date:
15 Jun 2006

Comments

Frank and Judy: It's a BEEEOOOOtiful day in our neighborhood. High seventies, when all around us are in the high 80's. Coolest day this week west of us, especially Sacramento. Since SoDak, I've not been able to handle heat as well as I could as a kid; especially when it is influenced by humidity! We are usually near the 30 mark on our humidity dial but frequently a little higher. The grocery and drug stores sell moisture cream by the gallons. Paul and five other of our best friends took off for Nevada this morning. They check into the nearest motel (Carson City) which is inside their favorite casino - then proceed to gamble as though they were rich. They only do this once or sometimes twice a year - so the family can't really gripe for lack of something to eat. When this happens, at least three of their wives (me always included when chemo doesn't interfere) go out to the swankest is that a real word??) place we can think of to gab, eat and generally enjoy the lack of dishes to wash. The guys gamble nearly all night (it being Sunday when most people & tourists have departed), rest a few hours and then the soberest drive the two cars home. They are home in the early to mid-afternoon and sleep the rest of the day (Monday). Of course THEY have all dined on lobster-level cuisine while we wives are almost always careful of the bucks. It's as good for the wives as it is for the guys. They can scratch and swear all they want to because we're not there; and we can forget to check on their welfare and comfort for about 36 hours. If it sounds boring it MAY be; but only if you are accustomed to high-level excitement most of the time. I loved the Bay Area for all it had to offer. I love these mountains and trees for the peace and quiet, deer, squirrels and birds galore. Plus when I was diagnosed, good people (with their prayers, homemade food and general goodness) seemed to come out of nowhere. Of course, they had been there the entire time; they just hadn't been needed so much before. I know you are busy - it's just such fun to have my poor old fingers working well enough to type again. Couldn't resist writing you two. Much love, The Judester

Name:
Trish Henkins Hall
EmailAddress:
jandthall@cox,net
Date:
12 Jun 2006

Comments

Where have I been to just be in touch with you all? Plan to be there in Sept. and stay with my sister, Suzanne. Just returned from the great city. Our grandneice was married June 2 and her husband the big bull rider from West SD. Great to see Don S at the radeo. Will be in touch with you soon. Trish

Name:
kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
11 Jun 2006

Comments

When Agnes filled out the application for her social security, at the bottom where it says "Sign here:" she wrote "Sagittarius."

Name:
Judy (Hartwell) Ove
EmailAddress:
Date:
11 Jun 2006

Comments

Your e-mails keep us smilin'. Much grass, as the teenagers said in the '70's. I missed your call the other day. Sorry. I'm having a great day. Actually did several things today: Got up, showered, dressed, went to clinic for blood test, went to the club for a drink and to see friends, came home and ironed some clothes. We're going out to dinner tonight - a real thrill for me. I love my home but BOY!!!! is it ever good to be out of it from time to time. …….. Can't wait to see you and all the old gang. Tried on a pair of jeans just awhile ago that I had bought over three years ago, just before my belly swelled up so badly (no kidding, people thought I was nine months along and WAAAAY too old to be having a baby!) Anyway the jeans FIT!!!! Talk about how little it takes to get me high. But I'm sure your Judy will understand how much I needed that little surprise. I know you are busier than the proverbial cat but just have to add one more thing. We are SO PROUD of you and Judy and the kind of people you are. Just wish you didn't have to work so hard. Love ya' both. The Judester

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
08 Jun 2006

Comments

Kad....welcome aboard. FYI, Kad will now be working on the website also....we finally got a real pro. His contributions will be deeply appreciated. I owe ya one, Bro.

Name:
kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
02 Jun 2006

Comments

Eldon has announced that he has invented a perpetual motion machine. It has been improved to the point that it only needs to be wound every three weeks.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
28 May 2006

Comments

You guys have a wondeful weekend....and take a second to look up toward the sky....and just say "Thank You" to our Fallen Angels. Legions will be watching and smiling....and who knows; ya might even hear a "Ya'll are welcome."

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
23 May 2006

Comments

Verna told me that she thought she was indecisive when she was in high school, but now she isn’t so sure.

Name:
Kim Brakke
EmailAddress:
kim@pierreeducationalfoundation.org
Date:
21 May 2006

Comments

My name is Kim Brakke, and I work for the Pierre Educational Foundation. Are you having a class reunion this summer? If so, I’d love to include some information about it in our newsletter, the Governor News. www.pierreeducationalfoundation.org

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
20 May 2006

Comments

Carl has invented a batteryless solar powered light bulb. He has been working for the past three years on the second generation aimed at working after sundown. Now that he is retired he can devote more time to the project, and we expect a breakthrough shortly.

Name: Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
19 May 2006

Comments

Take a look...get a book--->As South Dakota prepares for the September 2006 dedication of its new Vietnam War memorial, the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce announces a companion project that will further honor the state’s Vietnam era veterans: a book titled:

The Vietnam War: South Dakota Remembers.

Created to honor South Dakotans who served during the Vietnam War era, 1961–1975, this book presents biographies, stories and photographs submitted by veterans and their spouses, family members and friends.

Other features of the book include:

  •  paintings and drawings by the soldier-artists of the Army Vietnam Combat Artist Program
  •  an interview with the artists who created the monument
  •  a timeline of the Vietnam War
  •  a list of South Dakotans declared killed or missing in action

This book is selling for $52.00 until July 1, and $57.00 thereafter. A flat rate of $9.50 will be added for shipping and handling.

All book purchases are subject to tax.

Books will be shipped on or around the date of the Vietnam War Memorial dedication event on September 15-16th, 2006. Books can be purchased at the Pierre Chamber Web Site. Pierre Chamber Web Site

Name: Tucker
EmailAddress:
Date:
13 May 2006

Comments

Memorial Day is coming up. Take a look at this film of a civilian in the "hot seat" on a ride with the Blue Angels....click on all the scenes to view the entire video....it's a hoot.

                       http://alt.coxnewsweb.com/ajc/swf/blueangels/blueangels.swf

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
06 May 2006

Comments

Franks recent comments about the fireworks in Georges car reminded me of the time that Keith went into the closet with a cigarette lighter and blew the door off the hinges.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
02 May 2006

Comments

The website has been updated as of 5/02 with pictures of Ed Bartels, Don Sandal and Mike Saffel and a story from Don Sandal about his time in the military....go to the "Current News" and "Classmates in Uniform" page to see these guys and story. Enjoy

Name:
Clint
EmailAddress:
Date:
02 May 2006

Comments

The following request from Clint is now posted on our website...go to "Current News" to view the photos and then ID those guys right here on the Comments page. Attached are two photos with "unknown" characters. The first pictures is of 3 "guys" taken at Boot Camp in 1956 at the Great Lakes Training Center, Illinois The second picture of 2 hombres was also taken in 1956 at the Aviation Prep School at Norman, OK Please post on 56er's website and maybe some one will be able to solve this mystery

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
29 Apr 2006

Comments

FYI....the weekend before our reunion SD is having the SD Viet Nam memorial ceremony.....inviting Viet Nam vets from all over the state to attend. They are having 2wo concerts...Friday features the Red Willow Band and the Beach Boys and Saturday is the Credence Clearwater Revisited with the Steve Miller. Should be a lot of fun with many underclassmates who we all knew attending. So, make a vacation of it...come a weekend early....party in the Black Hills for a few days to get in shape for #50. Hope to see you in September.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
29 Apr 2006

Comments

We have 2wo more classmates committed to coming to the reunion....Audrae and Dixie-->see ya in September! Also, Jerry Cave has said he is coming. Check out the Reunion Roster page on this website to see who has committed.....and, get on that roster ASAP. It helps the Planning Committee to know who is coming as early as possible. Thanks

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
24 Apr 2006

Comments

Did you hear about Mary Helen’s frightening adventure? On a recent vacation, she accidentally got locked in a chocolate factory after lagging behind on a tour. She had to subsist on chocolate until Monday when she was rescued, because she didn’t have coins for the pay phone and was sure it was against company policy to use the other phones for personal use. Incredibly, when the janitorial staff arrived Friday night, they also didn’t have change for the phone.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
24 Apr 2006

Comments

Speaking of George Leonard.....I remember one 4th of July, George got his Dad's brand-spankin' new car for the evening. He picked up Jim Erickson, myself and Beuchler....we bought a bunch of fireworks at a local stand and headed to a party at Farm Island....on the way, we lit some firecrackers and were tossing them out the window (at folks)...somehow, some sparks got into the fireworks laying on the floorboard in the back seat and it all started going off....inside the car...at night. Bottle rockets, firecracker strings, cherry bombs, et al were flying all over inside th car...making one heck of a lot of noise and also blinding all of us....plus it just down right scared the heck out of all of us. Fortunately, George drove off the road into the ditch....w/o hurting anyone or the car. Twas a 4th to remember. I still fear George's Dad......we all got a spankin' a'comin'.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
21 Apr 2006

Comments

George Leonard enjoys bubble bath and buys a lot of it now since can afford it. When he was starting his business though, he didn’t have any extra money and so he used Ivory dishwashing liquid and ate a lot of beans.

Name: Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
13 Apr 2006

Comments

At our 45th reunion, the Picotte family gave us a Sioux "Friendship Dance", which was enjoyed by all.

Recently, I received an email from Christina with 'Mitakuye Oyasin' written at the closing. I inquired what that meant.....and...to my pleasant surprise, here it is for all to enjoy:

"Mitakuye Oyasin is Lakota Sioux for "All My Relations." It is a prayer of oneness and harmony with all forms of life: other people, animals, birds, insects, trees and plants, and even rocks. It reminds us that we are connected to these other aspects of Creation, that we share a common kinship in the Hoop of Life."

 Thank you Christina for sharing.

Name:
CLINT
EmailAddress:
Date:
13 Apr 2006

Comments

Frank At this time, don't know any of the gals living there but will keep checking for you! Or do you have a list that you what me to investigate?

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
12 Apr 2006

Comments

Worth breaking into? Anybody in there we know?

Name:
clint
EmailAddress:
Date:
12 Apr 2006

Comments

Frand Re: Your favorite late night parking spot. I am not sure just which one you are talking about because you alternated with different girls. BUT I think you lucked out and do not have to build a memorial. They built a women's prison there. You have all the luck???

Name:
John Mellon
EmailAddress:
Date:
10 Apr 2006

Comments

Hre's a good website....take a look http://www.ehow.com/

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
09 Apr 2006

Comments

I hope my favorite late-night parking spot is still there. Been thinking about buying it and putting up a memorial.

Name:
clint
EmailAddress:
Date:
09 Apr 2006

Comments

Just a note to let ya'll know the the old Pierre Furniture and the old part of the Kings Inn (Lobby, cafe, bar, Lanser Room) are history and gone. They were demolished, torn down and the basements filled to make way for a new Walgreen store that will be under construction in the near future. Wish they could have left the bar back in the corner of the basement. Had a lot of good times there over the years

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
05 Apr 2006

Comments

John and Rich.....thank you very much. I appreciate the information as I am sure all my classmates do as well. My family is scattered around....Billie is in Tarkio, MO; Joann (Bob Schomer) live in Phoenix and Seattle; Bill lives in the DC area and I live in Dana Point, CA. Louise and Chuck went to live with Mom and Dad.

And, it came a storm out here in SoCal last night...I'm scared....something ain't right, ya'll. Must be a'sinnin' up thar in Hollywood agin'.

Once again...many thanks and please invite others in your class to our board. Love hearing from all. Getting an email or reading your comments really brings back many, many memories...we did have some times, eh? Bill Fritz and I had a really weird summer once...we kept going from one job to another (each higher paying) at the dam until we finally figured out why they were higher paying....Lord....one job almost killed us....painting hot tar on those huge iron pilings they drove into the dirt...they were about 2' x 3" x 40' and we couldn't expose any part of our body to those fumes....so we were wrapped in a rubber suit with a glass plate to see out of....in 100+ temp.  As we drove home one evening....I looked at Bill and asked "Do I look like Tweety Bird?" I was sure I had sweated off all except bone marrow that day.  We lasted 2 weeks...when we quit...the foreman said "You boys lasted longer than anyone we've ever had." Our next venture wasn't as bad, but just as harrowing....later.

Name:
John Mellon - Class of 1958
EmailAddress:
johnmellon@adelphia.net
Date:
05 Apr 2006

Comments

Jerry Cave is at: email address: caveins@netscape.com Carol Cave Flournoy is at: email address: lflour@aol.com Jerry & I talked for about an hour last week by phone. First time since about 1956. Got Carol's email address from the http://www.ClassMates.com site that I and others from Pierre are on John Mellon Class of 1958

Name:
Rich Shangreaux, class of '67
EmailAddress:
rich@wegnerauto.com
Date:
05 Apr 2006

Comments

Sister Jackie, class of '51 (Bob Anderson) is retired in Hemet, California. Sister Barbara, class of '53 (Wayne Tillman, deceased) is retired in Pierre. Brother John, class of '54, is retired in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sister Beverly, class of '57, (Louis LaGrave, deceased) is retired in Albubquerque. Sister Margaret, class of '58 (Dennis Kayser) is retired in Pierre. Brother Doug, class of '60, deceased. Myself, class of '67, in Pierre. Brother Terry, class of '69, in San Jose, Calif.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
03 Apr 2006

Comments

Shangreaux? Man....haven't heard that name in a while. How are you? And...all the Shangreaux's....please give us an update. Great family. If that happens in 2106....call me. Ha. Yeah, you are right. I stand corrected. Does that mean we can have a bunch of 50th reunions? Baird probably just rolled over....somewhere. Here's one for you:

Given: A = B = 1                     Action

A = B                                       (Start with a given: A = B)

A2 = AB                                   (multiply both sides by A)

A2  - B2  = AB - B2                  (Subtract B2 from both sides)

(A + B)*(A – B) = B*(A – B)    (Factor)

A + B = B                                 [Divide both sides by (A-B)]

1 + 1 = 1                                  (Insert 1 for A and B)

2 = 1                                        Bad Baird Day

 

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
03 Apr 2006

Comments

Needing some love today. My 3 granddaughters, ages 4, 2 and 2 months, have been here for 6 weeks. They just left.....tis mighty quiet and lonely. They call me "Bubba". if you have a heart, sign on and say "Cheer up, Bubba."

Name:
Rich Shangreaux, class of '67
EmailAddress:
rich@wegnerauto.com
Date:
03 Apr 2006

Comments

Da Muhta, With reguards to 01:02:03 04/05/06----- won't that happen again in 2106 or are you assuming there won't be a 2106?

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
01 Apr 2006

Comments

On Wednesday of next week, 4/5/06, at two minutes and three seconds after 1:00 in the morning, the time and date will be:

                              01:02:03 04/05/06.

That won't ever happen again !

Some things don't ever happen again.....like graduating from Pierre High School....and our 50th reunion.

Name: Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
Date:
31 Mar 2006

Comments

Classmates....Clint Schimkat is in a serious state. Pray for heeeem.

Last night Clint and Ruby were watching a news clip on the Schiavo case....Clint says to Ruby: "Just so you know, I never want to live in a vegetative state, never want to be dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle. If that ever happens, just pull the plug."

Ruby promptly got up, unplugged the TV and threw out all Clint's beer. Clint went into shock...unfortunately, his Lites have already gone out. If you can find it in your heart; please send a 6-pack to help rebuild this brave Dakota warrior.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
30 Mar 2006

Comments

Is that why....at our 45th. Pat kept calling me ET? Hey....I can change.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
29 Mar 2006

Comments

When Pat Austin Willey found out that politicians were angry with illegal aliens, she got really upset. She told me, “I can’t imagine someone being against aliens. Why that poor little creature couldn’t even phone home.”

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
28 Mar 2006

Comments

I was told a Pierre grad may have written a book about our days in HS and they made a movie of it. The movie is "Napolean Dynamite".....I just rented it and watched.....recognized a few of us, I did.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
28 Mar 2006

Comments

I was told a Pierre grad may have written a book about our days in HS and they made a movie of it. The movie is "Napolean Dynamite".....I just rented it and watched.....recognized a few of us, I did.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
27 Mar 2006

Comments

Well now Kad....the "gifted" can talk and drink at the same time. Thank heavens. Unfortunately.....this has a negative effect on listeners accustomed to intelligent conversations. Ya gotta kind of balance the 2wo....or as me Dad would say whilst we were fishing "Fish don't bite noise, Son."

Another gem from me Dad-->we were sitting in a duck blind in 30 below Wx...waiting for a quacker...after 6 days, I says..."Mebbe they ain't comin' "....on the 7th day, he replied with: "If ya can't improve upon the silence; then keep your mouth shut."

You think maybe I talk too much? As the great line in "Oh Brother Where Art Thou" goes: "Give it a tink"....so, think about it...do I talk too much?.....then, send me your answers...always trying to get better.....hey, I can change.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
26 Mar 2006

Comments

What do you think about maintaining a list of where people will be staying for the reunion? Some people live in the area, and others will stay with friends and relatives. Others will be scattered in different motels. Frank has shown his skill with this website. I bet he could make a column with this information. It might be helpful to see where everyone is staying for those who might need a ride to the functions. If someone is staying in the next room, it would also be good to have breakfast together. Jim Leonard and I are staying at the Eagles View B&B in Fort Pierre and I believe Jim told me that Joyce Andresen is going to be there as well. I look forward to having breakfast with them. Apparently Mary Peters Krawitt and Sharon Hinsey Menzel are staying at the Comfort Inn along with someone named “Truly”. Where are others staying? Would someone keep a list?

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
26 Mar 2006

Comments

Frank: Even if you like to tell stories, I bet you couldn't miss happy hour.

Name:
Bob McKee
EmailAddress:
bobkee@gwtc.net
Date:
26 Mar 2006

Comments

Frank: To let you know that I served three years on active duty with the U.S. Army. I was stationed at Ft. Chaffee, Ark., Ft. Benning. Georgia: and with the 7th Infantry Regiment of the Third Infantry Division in Germany. Was overseas for 21 months. Dates of service were from March 1957 to March 1960.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
26 Mar 2006

Comments

Check out the changes to the website....click on 'Home' (above). Then scroll down the left sidebar to "56 Vets & Military' and click on it.....it's been moved and we are adding all who served in the military....so, all who did serve....send us an email or just send it via this section (add a comment telling us all about your service....like Bob McKee just did). Also, send me some photos of those years and I'll add them to your area. Also...I am adding a "Humor in Uniform" page...so send you story (either right here or an email) and we get it on the website. I KNOW EVERYONE WHO WAS IN THE SERVICE HAS AT LEAST ONE GREAT STORY...Goodness, I could start talking at sun-up and miss Happy Hour telling stories. Remember...this your website...to share all these years with classmates...let's do it, a'll.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
25 Mar 2006

Comments

We are making a change to the website....in the "photos" section, the "56 Veterans" page will be change to "56ers who served", which will include all who served for our country, vet or not. I am asking all who served to email me and let me know what branch, dates, etc.....any pictures you have......and I am adding a "Humor in Uniform" page.....so please include any stories you may have....share it with us. Thanks.... Col. Stageberg....we need a picture of you in uniform....and any story you wish to add. Maybe a little history of where your career has taken you & Margaret and family.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
25 Mar 2006

Comments

We have creative classmates. Wayne got tired of his cell phone battery needing constant recharging so he modified it to run on 110 volt house current and now it never has to be charged. He is currently working on developing a light weight electrical cord so that his phone will have a greater range.

Name:
clint
EmailAddress:
Date:
25 Mar 2006

Comments

Bob M. Saffel's email address: msaffel@charter.net You can get his address at the Class Locator

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
18 Mar 2006

Comments

When Jerry Parker applied for his job with the government and was filling out the application, he came to the question, “Do you favor the overthrow of the United States government by force, subversion, or violence?" Figuring it was multiple-choice, he wrote "violence."

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
18 Mar 2006

Comments

Kad..now, ya did it. Clint says Pico is installing a cord and plug on his sun dial.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
17 Mar 2006

Comments

Jack Walker saves money by unplugging his clock at night since he doesn’t need to read the time while he is sleeping.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
16 Mar 2006

Comments

Couldn't even get 'er over me head.....which brings up a question. If I could have got that tie over my head; wouldn't it have been too big for my neck? Just don't make no sense no how.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
15 Mar 2006

Comments

Frank told me he bought a suit for the reunion, but had to return the necktie because it was too tight.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
15 Mar 2006

Comments

Sent you some info....plus go to the "Classmate Locator Info" page. That page has some info regarding our classmates. While you are at it...check out the picture pages. Hope to see you at the Reunion.

Name:
Bob McKee
EmailAddress:
bobkee@gwtc.net
Date:
15 Mar 2006

Comments

Has anyone seen or heard from Mike Saffel?

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
14 Mar 2006

Comments

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all....tip a cool one for this wee Irishman (well, part Irish, anyway...me Mom was Irish....the finest lady anyone could ever know. She loved you all.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
13 Mar 2006

Comments

I understand that Elaine is going to bring her photo album to the reunion. She is going to show us the pictures from when she won the wet T-Shirt contest.

Name:
Judy O
EmailAddress:
Date:
12 Mar 2006

Comments

Frank: I saw Jerry Cave & his new wife at the State House in Pierre in 1958. They rented a little house on Dakota Avenue. Now all that is VERY useful info, right? Judy O

Name:
Mary P
EmailAddress:
Date:
12 Mar 2006

Comments

I Would be glad to help anyone with their bookings-will definitely get them the best rates-also-apparently there is a large convention coming in the same time so bookings best be done soon.. We do indeed have a website: www.adestinationtravel.com or you can reach me by email at mary@adestinationtravel.com- or 702 248 1234-office-499-8991-cell- or home at 458 7717. Thanks! Mary

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
07 Mar 2006

Comments

Jerry Ward got in the habit of drinking brake fluid while repairing his car. I warned him that this was very unhealthy, but he told me “Hey! No problem. I can stop anytime”.

Name:
John Mellon
EmailAddress:
Date:
07 Mar 2006

Comments

Frank & Class of 56

Jerry Cave & I (while living in Pierre in High School) went to Billings, Montana one summer & worked up there. I lost track of Jerry but always wondered where he ended up & how he is doing. If you get news, let me know. I kind of remember he had a sister (Carol?? maybe) but don't remember her name.

I am a member of www.ClassMates.com; thought I saw her there but not real sure. Let me know if you guys find Jerry; it would be great to talk to him again.

John

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
06 Mar 2006

Comments

Remember when Dianne fell through the floor up to her knees during the play our senior year? She was so embarrassed. We tried to make things better by telling her it was just a stage she was going through.

Name:
clint
EmailAddress:
Date:
06 Mar 2006

Comments

I made a mistake on the report about the Eagle's View B & B All the rooms have been blocked by Jim L and Kad. 3 rooms have been taken. Leaves two hurry hurry. If you want one call Jim and Linda Steele, they are in Spokane now but they transferred calls to their cell 605 224-4053

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
06 Mar 2006

Comments

Just a glimpse of the dude in New Orleans....great show. Christina lives in Slidell.....she may take in the show ever now and then.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
05 Mar 2006

Comments

Have any of you gotten any feedback from John Salladay how he likes his new gig as a rapper in a night club?

Name:
clint
EmailAddress:
cschimkat@aol.com
Date:
05 Mar 2006

Comments

I forgot the Comfort Inn Phone: 605 224-0377 and would like to know who is "yours truly"??

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
04 Mar 2006

Comments

Once again, we urge everyone to get a room....you can always cancel.....so "git 'er done". And, get on board with your comments...and pictures. Love to see more and more.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
04 Mar 2006

Comments

You may not know this, but Joyce discards all the brown ones before eating M & M’s because she is allergic to chocolate.

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
03 Mar 2006

Comments

I sent this once - must have done it the wrong way. Anyway, as of today the Comfort Inn still has some rooms. Sharon Menzel, Mary Krawitt and yours truly have rooms there. Really looking forward to seeing everyone in September.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
03 Mar 2006

Comments

How does a little brother ever get even with a big brother? Well...you need patience.... us 'lil bro's have to wait for an opening.

To illustrate, the following is a true story:

I have a story about Chuck, my big brother, you might enjoy....he had a heart attack (HA) about 10+ years back....it was a bad one....they gave him about 10% to survive...all of us flew into Okie City and to the hospital where the doctor told us that people with HA's loose their short term memory for awhile....and that Chuck may recognize us one moment and not the next and....that he would not know what happened to him...in fact, he would conjure up a story. Well, Chuck thought he had been in a car wreck. The doc told us not argue with him as that would just confuse him and slow down the recovery process (i.e. getting his memory back). He would ask me things like "Is my wife OK?" "Is the car totaled?" In his room, the A/C vent was directly across from his bed and one day the A/C came on and was blowing cold air up under his sheet. He had punched the button for a Nurse for some reason....he looked at me and said "Hey, Frank....I think my privates are showing...could you pull the sheet down before that Nurse gets here?" I got a sad look on my face and said "Hate to tell ya this....Bub....but ya lost them in the accident." And...damn...he started crying! I mean big 'ol tears. His wife came out of her chair...a wee bit peeved at me. But after we convinced him I was just kidding...he and I laughed and laughed and laughed. After all those years...I finally pulled a good one oh him...instead of the other way around....

Name:
Clint
EmailAddress:
cschimkat@aol.com
Date:
02 Mar 2006

Comments

Latest on room reservation for the reunion. Made a few calls and the Ramkota (they have a waiting list) and Eagles View are booked as of today. (3-2-06) Following have rooms available as of this date: State Motel on N Euclid 224-4053 Hodiday Inn Express in Ft Pierre 223-9045 On Sioux Ave: Govenor's Inn 224-4200 Kelly Inn 224-4140 Days Inn 224-0411 I do not recommend the Kings Inn. Lot of changes have been made and none of the are good. If you need help email me or call 605 223-2736 office 222-2736 cell 224-5085 home(don't call to late as I make Ruby go to bed early) Cheers Have run It's happy hour in Pierre

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
01 Mar 2006

Comments

Hi all. I said that I would give an update on places to stay. The Eagles View B and B has a nice web page, and is non-smoking. Several of us have made reservations there. See Jeannette's post earlier in the comments. You can go to their site at www.Eaglesview.org. The other alternatives are Comfort Inn on Sioux Avenue between the Ramkota and city center, and the new Holiday Inn Express in Fort Pierre (both are supposed to be pretty good, but are also non-smoking). For those who want to smoke in their rooms, other motels are available in both Pierre and Fort Pierre. You should be able to get them through a number of internet sites. If you don't feel comfortable checking them out on the internet, let me know and I will give you any feedback I have. Kad

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
01 Mar 2006

Comments

Kad appears before St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. "Have you ever done anything of particular merit?", St. Peter asks. "Well, I can think of one thing", Kad offers. "Once on a trip to Spearfish, I came upon a gang of bikers threatening a young lady. I directed them to leave her alone, but they would not listen. So I approached the largest and most heavily tattooed biker. I hit him on the head, kicked his bike over, and ripped out his nose ring, and told him "Leave her alone or you will answer to me". St. Peter was impressed. "When did this happen?". "Just a couple minutes ago."

See you all in September! Joyce

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
28 Feb 2006

Comments

Linda Steele at Eagle View Bed and Breakfast says they will give a rate of $80 a night if the Class of 56 classmates will take all five rooms. This is really a nice place and if classmates are interested in taking all the rooms, we can get the break. Probably should do this right away so that "first come, first served" on these very nice accommodations. Again---you can view the accommodations at www.bbonline.com/sd/eaglesview/ Jeannette says: she has received registrations from Jim Kadlec and Judd and Diane Cooney! Looks like our classmates are coming this way! I hope so. By the way, we need to remember Bob Klemann in our thoughts and prayers at the passing of his mother very recently. Take care and stay well all. God bless. Jeannette

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
26 Feb 2006

Comments

Kad! You are so full of baloney that a sandwich should be named after you.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
26 Feb 2006

Comments

Friends...I am not an expert nor do I approach being knowledgeable in the field of medicine; however, I can read and take action. It seems to me that the Bird Flu is spreading and MAY mutate...killing upwards to an estimated 200M people. That is the worst case. You can get Tamiflu for around $90. That seems a reasonable action to take to be prepared for the worst case. I got our family doctor to give us a prescription and went to the local pharmacy and filled it...it is that easy. Please...."Git 'er done". Or, maybe some of you guys that are knowledgeable could tell the rest of us what is best to do.....See ya in September.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
26 Feb 2006

Comments

Loretta decided to establish a new career after retiring, and enrolled in The Acupuncture University located at Hayes. She was concerned that after graduation she couldn’t pin down a position because of her age, but decided to stick with the program. She didn’t need to worry though. After needling her a bit by taking a few jabs at her age, the Dean hired her to teach at the University because she was really sharp. The Dean was sure that Loretta could get the necessary points across to the students.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
24 Feb 2006

Comments

Welcome to "Tales from Clint and Pico"...True stories from the Dakotas----> Clint and Pico went camping in the Black Hills. After they got their tent all set up, both fell sound asleep. Some hours later, Pico wakes Clint and says, "Kemo Sabe, look towards sky, what you see?" Clint replies, "I see millions of stars." "What that tell you?" asked Pico. Clint ponders for a minute then says, "Astronomically speaking, it tells me there are millions of galaxies...billions of planets. Astrologically, it tells me that Saturn is in Leo. Time wise, it appears to be a quarter past three in the morning. Theologically, the Lord is all-powerful and we are small and insignificant. Meteorologically, it seems we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. What's it tell you, Pico?"

Pico replies: "You dumber than buffalo dung. Someone stole the tent."

Name: clint

EmailAddress:
cschimkat@aol.com
Date:
23 Feb 2006

Comments

When you "maragarita-ized the picture of Judy and Paul you lost most of Paul's hair. Not going send any of my pictues if that happens!

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
20 Feb 2006

Comments

At the Tuscon Rodeo...Feb. 19th....Women’s Barrel Racing 1, Sheri Sinor Estrada, Alamogordo, N.M., 17.88; 2, Rachael Myllymaki, Arlee, Mont., 17.91; 3-4, Brittany Bennett, Portales, N.M. and Jill (Schimkat) Moody, Letcher, S.D., 18.10;

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
20 Feb 2006

Comments

At the Tuscon Rodeo...Feb. 19th....Women’s Barrel Racing 1, Sheri Sinor Estrada, Alamogordo, N.M., 17.88; 2, Rachael Myllymaki, Arlee, Mont., 17.91; 3-4, Brittany Bennett, Portales, N.M. and Jill (Schimkat) Moody, Letcher, S.D., 18.10;

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
20 Feb 2006

Comments

Kad...thanks for alerting all....I have accomodations....on the park bench just outside the Capital building. Just letting you know that I do have accomodations already arranged. You are right in getting this out and I hope people start responding and making arrangements.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
19 Feb 2006

Comments

Hello? Hello? Anyone there? I would really appreciated learning from anyone making plans for motel accomodations while in Pierre. If you respond to me directly, I'll let others know here in the comment section. If you prefer to indicate your plans for a motel here in the comments section, others may read it and make their plans accordingly. I will still let others know any count I have if I get e-mail responses. Either way, it would be helpful to hear from others in the class. I suspect that we should make our reservations early if the church meeting is also going have their attendees making reservations in other motels as well as the Ramkota. Jeannette...........The information indicates there will be a Sunday breakfast at the Ramkota. Has anyone checked to see if this is possible? Perhaps the meeting that is there has already booked the entire restaurant. Thanks, Kad

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
17 Feb 2006

Comments

Hi all: I just called to get a reservation at the Ramkota and they told me that the entire hotel is booked. Apparently there is an Episcopal church meeting going on and they have the entire motel for two of the three nights I was trying to reserve. I don't know Pierre/Ft. Pierre anymore, but looking on the web, I found two motels which look reasonable. The Holiday Inn Express in Ft. Pierre, and the Comfort Inn in Pierre. I hope we won't be scattered all over the area in differing motels, and would prefer to stay where others are going to be. Is there any consensus at which we can arrive? According to what I read, the Holiday Inn Express is brand new, and quite nice. Can you let me know where many of you will be staying so I can make reservations accordingly. Perhaps Jeannette or Clint can guide us. It might even be helpful if we could get a block of rooms reserved for class of 56. I appreciate any feedback.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
17 Feb 2006

Comments

Chuck McLaughlin was going to be in charge of the Sundance Film Festival until he insisted on moving popcorn at 16 dollars a bag, and refused to substitute tofu.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
16 Feb 2006

Comments

For those of you who plan on riding a horse or a bike to the Reunion or bringing your drunk grandkids....GOOD NEWS!!!!! ----------------------------------------------------------------- On 02/16/2006, Governor Rounds Signs Horse, Bicycle DUI Bill Into Law. Starting July first, South Dakota bar owners may want to install hitching posts and bike racks out front. That's when a new law takes effect that insulates bike and horse riders from being arrested for drunken driving. Governor Rounds signed the legislation. The measure removes bikes, trikes and horses from drunken driving statutes.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
14 Feb 2006

Comments

I just got e-mail from Christine. She was upset that I told everyone about Howards navel lint collection and hadn’t mentioned her area of expertise. I apologize for the oversight. You should all know that Christine has a fantastic rubber band collection which has taken her more than 40 years to catalog. It contains over 22 thousand rubber bands, including hand made rubber bands by B. F. Goodrich, Charles Goodyear, and Mr. Goodwrench. Good for you Christine. Perhaps you could give us a seminar as well.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
11 Feb 2006

Comments

Howard is pretty modest about it, but he has one of the finest navel lint collections in the world. He has navel lint from 27 US presidents, Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher, Eva Peron and Marilyn Monroe. I’m hoping he will bring part of his collection to show us at the reunion, or give a seminar as part of the festivities.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
11 Feb 2006

Comments

On the way to the airport this morning, I heard a talk show expound on "How to keep a colon healthy". I called Judy and told her we should order that book....she said "No need, dear heart; when it gets to a point I can't take it....why, I'll just get a divorce."

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
10 Feb 2006

Comments

Pierre Weekly weather update from Clint....Clint called...said it was snowing 50 mph and the wind was falling. He said he had just come home fom Happy Hour

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
10 Feb 2006

Comments

Judy is adamant that the wrestling is real on Wrestlemania. I’m not sure I agree with her, but she got a satellite dish just so she could watch Booker T and Candice every day.

Name:
CLINT
EmailAddress:
Date:
10 Feb 2006

Comments

KAD How do you know I don't wear panties?? Are you one of the BrokeBack Cowboys from Wyoming??

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
08 Feb 2006

Comments

The rodeo kept losing Jacks entry forms for years until he took LaVonas advice and stopped riding side saddle.

Name:
Jack & Sharon Walker
EmailAddress:
Date:
07 Feb 2006

Comments

I didn't recieve an announcement of the reunion in the mail, but I have printed the registrarion form from the web-site. At this time I think that we will be able to attend. Hope to see you all there.

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
07 Feb 2006

Comments

Most classmates will probably stay at the Ramkota Inn. They have senior, AAA and AARP rates. Don't forget to make reservations.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
07 Feb 2006

Comments

In order to save money, Clint doesn’t buy underwear. Unless he shows up at the emergency room, nobody but Ruby knows.

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
06 Feb 2006

Comments

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
05 Feb 2006

Comments

Seahawks? Stillers? Who's da man?

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
05 Feb 2006

Comments

When Bill Fritz looked on the map and saw how small Liechtenstein was, he wanted his college to challenge their nation to a meet. He figured with a country that small, his team could cross it in nothing flat.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
04 Feb 2006

Comments

Hey...speaking of nudity....I hear Schimkat has a diet that really works. He eats nude in front of a mirror. Get a visual.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
04 Feb 2006

Comments

I don’t think it was fair that Jeannette got arrested for nude sunbathing by Capitol Lake last year, when Mary sunbathes nude in public all the time and no one says anything. I guess it must be legal in Las Vegas.

Name:
John Mellon
EmailAddress:
Date:
03 Feb 2006

Comments

John Mellon says: I graduated from Pierre HS in 1958. It brings back good memories to go through this web site. My wife, Lana, & I are going to try to make the 50th reunion in 2008. Our two sons, John III & Paul are in the Phoenix, AZ area. My brother, Jim, is in Mandan/Bismarck, ND in the bowling business. Another brother, Frank, is in San Diego, CA. Our brother, Dan, passed away many years ago in a car accident in Wyoming after coming home from work. Our Mom, Dorthoty & Dad, John Sr. passed away many years ago when they were living in Pueblo, Colorado. Touched base with Terry Dilley from my 1958 class & part of the Swing Masters dance band we had. He sounds good; look forward to seeing Terry & other 1958ers in 2008. Best wishes to all. John & Lana

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
02 Feb 2006

Comments

Pat has surely changed from clowning around. Now all she wants to do is listen to Rush Limbaugh.

Name:
Classmate
EmailAddress:
Date:
02 Feb 2006

Comments

Jerry H. ... Don't be depressed, fishing is not that important. Next trip west try a stronger magnet.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
02 Feb 2006

Comments

Comments from John Mellon: John Mellon says: I graduated from Pierre HS in 1958. It brings back good memories to go through this web site. My wife, Lana, & I are going to try to make the 50th reunion in 2008. Our two sons, John III & Paul are in the Phoenix, AZ area. My brother, Jim, is in Mandan/Bismarck, ND in the bowling business. Another brother, Frank, is in San Diego, CA. Our brother, Dan, passed away many years ago in a car accident in Wyoming after coming home from work. Our Mom, Dorthoty & Dad, John Sr. passed away many years ago when they were living in Pueblo, Colorado. Touched base with Terry Dilley from my 1958 class & part of the Swing Masters dance band we had. He sounds good; look forward to seeing Terry & other 1958ers in 2008. Best wishes to all. John & Lana

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
01 Feb 2006

Comments

Perhaps I shouldn’t reveal this, but I felt it was a waste of all that fine musical training when Dick Stageberg confided to me that his favorite thing was to play polka music.

Name:
Clint
EmailAddress:
cschimkat@aol.com
Date:
01 Feb 2006

Comments

Just a short note to let you know that Pierre's Boy's basketball team is rated # ONE in the state. Roger must have gave them a little pep talk.

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
31 Jan 2006

Comments

Perhaps, but I have been listening too. Did you know that Vic Hanson called the highway department to tell them to move the deer crossing sign by his house a mile further down the road. He didn't want all the deer crossing so near his place.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
31 Jan 2006

Comments

Kad.....I think we are the only 2wo survivors of the class of 56. Or maybe the only 2wo that can write?

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
Date:
22 Jan 2006

Comments

Jerry Hosman wasn’t very lucky on his last fishing trip out west. No one could convince him that he couldn't catch steelhead with a magnet on the end of his line.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
22 Jan 2006

Comments

who's brilliant idea was it to put the dead paddlefish in the back of Coach Trautner's car?

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
20 Jan 2006

Comments

Have you noticed all the alligator shoes Audrey wears. That must be the reason her husband got a harpoon for his birthday.

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
20 Jan 2006

Comments

Flu does not spit shine her plates after taking them out of the dishwasher - she leaves that up to Maddog

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
18 Jan 2006

Comments

Sharons husband won’t play golf with her again. She turned him in for hitting from the womens’ tee, when all he wanted to do was play his second shot.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
18 Jan 2006

Comments

Kad.....Now...thasssss funny.

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
18 Jan 2006

Comments

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
17 Jan 2006

Comments

It may only be rumor, but the word is that Martha Stewart called Jim Leonard and discussed the inside information she had. He told her to dump the stock and not worry; that no one would ever find out.

Name:
CLINT
EmailAddress:
cschimkat@aol.com
Date:
16 Jan 2006

Comments

I am sending a picture that I took while doing undercover work in Palm Springs, CA. The picture show some guy and some kind of racing car after they unloaded Tequila direct from Ole Mexico. Can anyone name the booze runner and what type of car?? Beer is on me for the first six people who answer correctly. (only have six pack left)

Name:
Kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
15 Jan 2006

Comments

You know all those beautiful cakes that Lavona makes? If you are eating them, you should probably know that in order to have the flower petals and squiggly stuff stay better formed, she puts Plaster of Paris in the frosting. Since people were getting locked up after eating her cakes, she now has started adding Metamucil as well.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
14 Jan 2006

Comments

That's the way we shined apples at the Red Owl.

Name:
kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
12 Jan 2006

Comments

This is not criticism, but did you all know that Flu spit shines her dinner plates after she takes them out of the dishwasher?

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
12 Jan 2006

Comments

Maybe DDand Picotte could join you at the corral for a cool one whilst getting up to date on your PC? Master Koch will just have to "get 'er done" up yonder by himself...somehow. Now, 'bout that Happy Hour...tis not nice to torment your brethen out here on the West Coast by bringing up your run to Happy Hour 3 hours afore us-uns...now, that ain't right, ya'll. Ha....have a cool one while thinking of me breaking me back working. We need pictures......See ya at the Reunion

Name:
clint
EmailAddress:
cschimkat@aol.com
Date:
12 Jan 2006

Comments

Just a note that the party barge has been in dry dock this winter getting a new floor installed. Almost lost Ruby this summmer, floor rotted away and there was a BIG Hole under the carpet. Ruby said I was trying to get rid of her but it was mother nature. New floor and carpet has been installed, railing are in place. Just trying to figure out where to put bar and bar stools. Motor will still be in back by beer cooler.

Name:
clint
EmailAddress:
cschimkat@aol.com
Date:
12 Jan 2006

Comments

MISSION CONTROL. We have a problem in fact three problems. I know for a fact that there 3 guys out there that are not able to get to this website. 1. Bill Z Picotte 2. Edward Z Matthews 3. Donald Z Sandal. Too tight to part with the bucks and get with the real world. Also Richard Z Koch has a computer but doesn't take the time to learn how to get to this website or read emails. He uses computer for his favorite hobby. Play poker. I guess that's four problems and might be more??? So beam down Scotty Z Muhta and I will have another Miller LIte, it is Happy Hour in Pierre.

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
12 Jan 2006

Comments

I got to see this shoot-out....eye patch and all. DD...time to go into training. I have heard that DD has hired that great trainer, Schimkat, to teach him how to play a 1-eyed, 1-armed giant.

Name:
kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
11 Jan 2006

Comments

DD I don't know whether there is any truth to this, but I understand that Cookie said he could beat you at pool while wearing an eye patch and with one hand tied behind his back. Kad

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
09 Jan 2006

Comments

Clint's 2nd guess is spot on....You win a prize to be given during the reunion.

Name:
clint
EmailAddress:
cschimkat@aol.com
Date:
09 Jan 2006

Comments

That one is too easy !! Must be Kad before he got a toupee?? If that guess is not right then must be D.S.??

Name:
kad
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
08 Jan 2006

Comments

i understand that ed matthews is the 63rd richest man in the world and is planning to build a private campus to teach latin to underprivilaged children since it was his favorite subject in high school. salve ed............hic, hoc, hoc

Name:
Da Muhta
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
05 Jan 2006

Comments

Bill Picotte---you've owed me 2wo drinks since the 5th grade

Name:
jim kadlec
EmailAddress:
jfkadlec@yahoo.com
Date:
04 Jan 2006

Comments

picotte..........you still owe me two drinks since the last reunion.

Name:
Judy H. Ove
EmailAddress:
byjove@goldrush.com
Date:
21 Nov 2005

Comments

Thanks to Dick S., my suspicions of Frank T's persecution, of that poor little cross-eyed girl in the confirmation class pic with Bill F. and Frank (himself, yet), are coming true. Mean, Bad Frank. And you had me fooled all these years thinking you were one of the good guys. Actually, I always liked that picture. Keeps a person sort of humble, ya' know? I'll see if I can find some photo to humble Mr. T. just a bit. Love you anyway. What's the choice......? You were always so cute & cuddly, Frank.

Name:
Frank Tucker
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
11 Nov 2005

Comments

Hi....we need to hear from all of you...believe me when I say how much fun it is to read you comments...for everyone. It brings back sooooo many memories when you read a comment from a classmate...so, c'mon....it's easy....just fill in the blanks and make all of us a wee bit happier. Jeannette and her Pierre team are working nights to make our reunion a great one. I know, cause they called me during their last meeting. Let's make this fun for them also. Just join in...tis easy, it is. I love you guys and gals..want to hear from you.

Name:
Frank Tucker
EmailAddress:
frankt@pierre56ers.com
Date:
11 Nov 2005

Comments

Might be worth it....grand kids are fun. 8? 8.....for crying out loud; I got 15....that was just the newsest addition....so "give it a tink", as they say in 'Oh Brother, Where Art Thou'. Love that movie. Hey...now Judy H has already said she is going to horse whip Bill Fritz and me. Bill and I, together, might be able to take her...but if you jump in on her side...all bets are off. Still need a "Now" picture of you. Bill and Jeannette have sent theirs.....help me get everyone's by urging each of our class mates to send a "now" picture. And, your favorite "Senior" tale. Let's make this an el grande reunion. Thanks for the comments.

Name:
Dick Stageberg
EmailAddress:
rdstageberg@yahoo.com
Date:
10 Nov 2005

Comments

Frank-- Really a cute grandchild, but do you realize what kind of a Pandora's box you're opening? We have 8 grandchildren, and I suspect many classmates have more than that. Do you want me to unleash a barrage of grandchild photos? If I do, you lose. Also, back off with the schemes against my first true love (Judy H.).

Name:
clint
EmailAddress:
cschimkat@aol.com
Date:
04 Oct 2005

Comments

I would like to know who thinks I look like a rabbi??? You might be in trouble

Name:
Audrae Potter Tisher
EmailAddress:
aatisher@bellsouth.net
Date:
30 Sep 2005

Comments

Frank - I read you loud and clear. Good job. I am looking forward to the 50th and will certainly be there if at all possible.

Name:
Jeannette Pfeiffer
EmailAddress:
pfeifgran@aol.com
Date:
28 Sep 2005

Comments

It does not seem like five years since we last met and I am excited about moving forward with the 50th class reunion. Pierre has made some very positive moves in the past few years but it remains a relatively quiet place---until the Class of '56 comes into town!! Hope that all of our classmates make it back for the 50th; however, I doubt if twin sister, Jeanne will be able to come. She is dealing with some health issues and her husband is also struggling. Take care all and see you in September 2006. jp

Name:
Howard W. Brancel
EmailAddress:
brancel@alltel.net
Date:
24 Sep 2005

Comments

Hi Frank, I think the web site is a good thing, especially with the 50th. coming up. It should facilitate the planning process a lot. Hope this finds you and yours in good health. Howard
 
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