40th reunion random photo #4

Here is a photo sent in by Bill Garrity. You get an excellent view of the lake with a trio of classmates posing for the camera.
Speaking of trios, the maitre de blog has selected the following as the most popular trios of the baby boomer era:

Jimi Hendrix Experience
My Three Sons
The Shangri-Las
Cream
ZZ Top
The Three Stooges
Bee Gees
The Supremes
Crosby, Stills and Nash
Kingston Trio
Peter Paul and Mary
Kukla, Fran & Ollie
Huey, Dewey & Louie
The Toys

40th reunion random photo #3

Here is a collage of random "happy faces" photographs taken at the Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse. Notice how all the photographs were neatly editted. Photography sure has come a long way since the old photo booth at the Trailways Bus Station down at the corner of East Norwegian Street and Highway 61.

cakes

Here are two cakes that were on the desert bar. Ann Marie was especially proud of these cakes, and rightfully so. When deciding on the proper desert the imortal words heard in the Language Lab came to mind...."Qu'ils mangent de la brioche." "Let them eat cake."

40th reunion random photo #2

Here is a collage of the reunion. The photo of the waterfalls was not taken at the reunion (the leaves are all green) but it fits in well.

photo courtesy of George Connell.

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40th reunion random photo #1

Here is a photograph of a Minersville contigent taken at the 40th reunion at Sweet Arrow Lake on October 18th.
The number one record on October 18th, 1968 was "Hey Jude" and it was performed on "The Smothers Brothers Show" during that month. It became a big, big hit.
Here is a Youtube video of the Minersville Bicentennial Parade from 1976. I think the video man had a one track mind, and it was not on the bicentennial....Minersville 1976 the video is eight minutes long, so make sure your boss is not nearby when you watch it.

The photo of the group courtesy of George Connell.

Another group photo

Here is a photo taken by George Connell, who cleverly was able to be in the picture at the same time. This proves that it is actually possible to be at two places at the same time. This version of the group photo omits Pat Braukas while adding Mickey Brennan and Suzie Somers. A mystery that perplexes even the best forensic photography experts to this day.

Peggy Powers was at the reunion but not in either photo; so don't bother looking for her, you won't find her.

If you have a lot of time on your hands you can compare the two group photographs to see the subtle differences. But really, if you have that much time on your hands, go out and rake some leaves, look for some missing socks, rotate your tires, take your dog for a walk...for God's sakes....do something productive with your life....

George will be sending me some other photographs that will be shared with you on the blogsite.

If you want me to email the photograph to you, then send in a request. But if you click your mouse on the picture, close your eyes and say the magic words, "the reunion was groovy," the photograph will enlarge for you. Believe me.

Here is the list of names for the above photograph:

First row (seated on ground), left to right:
Ginny Holley Cunningham, Marie Zambiasi Fries


Second row (kneeling / sitting), left to right:
Jerry Yeasted, George Connell, Ken Koscil, Larry Lonergan,
Carol Felker-Kaufman Scarborough, Rosemary Zitka Armour, Marsha Pradon Baumener, Ann Louise Schlitzer Scheuer, Diane Kubilus Noga, Mary Shollenberger Roth, Joan Rees Katz,
Mary Jane Appleby, Lynn Zula Caudill, Marlain Carroll


Third Row, left to right:
Peggy Moser Hutton, Cliff Hutton, Ed Sadusky,
Cheryl Belas Koscil, Carol Talpash Weirich, Sue Hutsko Klegka,
Marie Messaros Zebertavage, Kathy Gauntlett Palokas, Tom Takach,
Maureen Hughes, Ann Marie Lescavage Wachter,
Imelda Pfeiffenberger Juba, Jo Ketner Gallagher, Peggy Holahan,
Patty Murphy Loeper, Jackie Maley Troy, Kathy Brixius,
Sue Hummel Sheetz, Suzanne Somers


Back Row, left to right:
Mickey Brennan, Joe Murton, Dave Cunningham, Marie Seminavage Wetzel, Bill Schlitzer, Jerry Zebertavage, Don Reidel, James Morgalis, John Salmon, Vickie Centeleghe, Jay Zane, Al Frantz, Marty Eagan, Bill Garrity, Joe Ferris, Paul Steffanic, Jerry Wargo, Mim Leinheiser Tirjan, Dennis Maley

Robert Namiot

I was sent this obituary this morning. It is from the Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star newspaper and brought to my attention by Tim Mihalski. It is with hearfelt sadness and sorrow to post it. Our love and prayers go out to the family.

Robert J. Namiot

Born in Minersville, PA on Nov. 23, 1950

Departed on Nov. 3, 2008 and resided in Fredericksburg, VA.

Robert James Namiot, 57, of Fredericksburg, won his battle with cancer and went home to his Heavenly Father Monday, November 3, 2008. Bob spent his final days at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. In fighting his illness Mr. Namiot's courage was an inspiration to many.
He was a retired LTC in the Virginia Air National Guard and had retired as a gunsmith and instructor at the FBI Academy at Quantico. Mr. Namiot was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, as well as the Knights of Columbus and the Rappahannock Model Railroad Club. He was also a motorcycle, car, sailing, and health and fitness enthusiast. He loved God, his family, his country, and chocolate ice cream.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Namiot; a son, Benjamin Namiot and his wife, Kari; a daughter, Amy Chidester and her husband, Mark and their daughter, Violet Chidester who is due to arrive in December; a brother, Leon Namiotcavage; several nieces and nephews; two grandnephews; and one grandniece. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Josephine W. Namitcavage; and a brother, James.
A Mass of celebration will be held at 10:30 Friday, November 7 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 1009 Stafford Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 or The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, Duke University Medical Center, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710.

Online guest book at: http://www.covenantfuneralservice.com/

All Souls Day

On All Souls Day

Remembering those classmates who have died over the past five years:

Paul Hollywood

Daniel Fisher

Gloria Pauser

Michael Coleman

Frank Betz

Frank Ney

Barbara Valinsky

"Réquiem æternam dona eis, Dómine. Et lux perpétua lúceat eis. Requiéscat in pace."

Amen.