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hi aLL,...hope 02 is workin for all...............ruth,,,,,,try 3 braden st.PI..mite get a reply........you dont know how hard i worked for that........jill mazorelle is there for sure.......i hope you two connect......anyway.....cold as hell here and lovin it...
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Jan 30, 2002 9:03AM
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Mike Hammond died of natural causes.
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Carma......we've had those cameras for a few years now and so I will try to wave.....this summer when there is more daylight (and warmer, its almost 40 below this am) ill ride the harley down there and sit for a bit and wave...hehe.....Eric....hey thanks for letting me know...perhaps Jill would consider coming here to see me during the summer months...I want to send her a postcard and is her address still on Blake St.? Please let me know. Hope everyone is healthy and happy. Ruth in the Last Frontier
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Dear Cheryl,
Its been my experience that when people e-mail you they are trying to communicate and say hello or something like that. Grin.
In any case how are you Cheryl Chow-Kunis?
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Happy New Year from the Nation's Capital, and my condolences to those who've recently lost a parent. Thanks to all for sharing your stories about Merle Smith, one of my favorite teachers of all time and certainly one whose course material I remember best. (While cleaning out my attic last month and digging through a box of college research papers, I found my notebook from Mr. Smith's class. Also discovered my notebook from Miss Dingwall's Ancient History class -- the only two notebooks I saved from PI school years and both teachers pass away in the same year. Hmmm.
I especially enjoyed Brian's comments about the spelling of Medi-terr-an-ean and the flow of the North Atlantic Drift. Picturing Mr. Smith sweeping his hands across the map caused me to laugh out loud. Since I had shared a few anecdotes about Mr. Smith and his teaching methods with my wife, I of course shared the news about his passing. Her reaction was to put her finger just to the side of her nose and say, "where's muh learn-ers?"
Thanks in large measure to Mr. Smith's teaching, I had a great desire to see Europe and spent three months doing the post-college urban backpacking/youth hosteling thing in the mid-80's. At some point during the experience, I sent a postcard to Mr. Smith and told him how he'd inspired me to make the trip. When I returned home, I found a long letter that he'd written about his love for teaching, etc. I mention this as a lead-in to something that he said that you all might find as hard to believe as I did at the time -- the man had never been to Europe himself. All his knowledge had been gained through books.
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Howdy folks,
Long time no converse.
So Merle Smith is no longer with us? I can't decide who I learned more from....Mr. Smith or Miss Dingwall in any case the world is a much more interesting place to me because of them.
Jill if your listening, I'm sorry to hear about your Mom. On my recent visit back home I heard about your loss from my family and we all express deepest condolences.
Skeeter my Mom told me see recently talked to you hope all is well. Do you still collect coins?
Its been over 5 years since I've been back home. This brief visit turned out to mean more to me than I probably realize. Nieces and Nephews were all grown up. Mom and Dad are enjoying the things that they've worked so hard for. My sisters are still plugging away. I learned somethings about myself and my roots that I'd either forgotten or never new.
While I was home I read a fortune that I got from a temple in Nagasaki while I was visiting there. It said "things lost will be found in the northeast".
I've often felt like what the hell am I doing here in the past and it was nice not to feel that way for a while.
San Diego is warm this time of year. We went to the beach as a family for the first time last weekend and I kept thinking man this is hard to take. My wife and I think the lack of bad weather here makes you complacent and somewhat oh hum about another sunny day. In any case its nice not to be freezing. I went on a walk one morning when I was home and at 4 below all I could think about was finding a shortcut to where I was going!
Take care and best wishes to all for 2002.
Todd Wilson
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hi all,...ill pass the message ruth, im friends with jill and her ex,hope you 2 hook up.... cold as hell here,and lovin it..later
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This addy is better than the other one..:-)
http://chili.rt66.com/ozone/cam.htm Hope you dont mind me sharing...
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Happy New year to you as well Ruth!! Hope things are going well. Next time you are at cushman Street Bridge...or at the intersection of Geist and University Ave.......WAVE!!! I found 2 cams in that location.!! Anyone intrested in an awesome site to view live cams all over the world......
http://www.gates96.com/livecam/ :-)
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Happy New Year from Alaska Folks! I have been reading the news on some recent deaths and I am sorry to hear about them. I also heard through a friend that Jill Madore's mom passed on also. If anyone sees Jill, please tell her to contact me at penobsct@mosquitonet.com. We were very close friends in 1996 before I came here and I have not talked with her since. Thanks. Peace to All. Ruth
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Jan 14, 2002 10:11PM
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Does anyone have any information on the death of Mike Hammond from Easton??? He is our age and had always hung around Presque Isle. Was saddened to read his obit. in the Bangor Daily News web site.
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Gerald,
I am not sure why you sent me an e-mail, but thanks. It has been awhile since I was on this site last.
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Dee Dee, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. She was always like a mom to me. I remember all the fun times we all had at Portage.
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Lauren and Dee Dee, so sorry to hear of your loss. I know it must be especially hard for you around the holidays...I remember each of your Mothers were always very kind and had beautiful smiles. Hang in there.
I'm glad to discover this message board today. The reunion date caught me off guard, but I'll plan for the next one. Take care everyone!
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hope everyone has a very happy new year
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Andy wasn't sure anyone hunted anymore, but both my sons ages 10 & 12 got their first deer this year, they both love to hunt & Fish it drives me crazy. But they are happy when they can be outside. Sorry to hear about Everyones loss. My prays are with all of you. My parents are only 60 & 62 it doesn't seem possible that some day they might not be here. I have a lot to thankful for. Hope you all have a Very Merry Christmas. The only thing that realy sticks out in my mind about mr.Smith is his eating peanuts during class, Never could figure out why i was always in trouble for cheing gum I had it on my nose a lot,but he was a good teacher wish i would have paid more attention in class.Well we have pently of snow here and more on its way Monday we have about 16 inches here in Belgrade. I love it!
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santa's almost here and life is crazy! i doubt i will be online again until after christmas so....merry christmas everyone and have a safe, happy new year!
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hard to believe how much impresion he left on us all,living in PI i ran in too him sometimes,he always remembered a face..RIP
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Ah yes, Mr. Smith and memories of his clothes pin that he would flick off his half pinky at the "bad boys" or trying to figure out who rigged the map to flip up when he would pull it down. Just took a trip and saw may thing I learned about in 7th grade. He had always peaked my interest about the Alps too, and now I have seen them. Every thing I had hoped they would be. Thanks Mr. Smith for peaking my interest in history.
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it's amazing what memories come crashing back...i heard so many stories about mr. smith from my siblings that i was scared to death of him! but, i must admit, i remember alot from that class...thanks for the info bri...
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Poor Merle...so sorry he's gone. I have to agree with Brian, though. His class is probably the one I retained the most. My favorite was when he pulled out the "record player" and played..."Istanbul was Constantinople, now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople." So many memories.
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for those of you who may not know, we lost another teacher recently. Merle Smith passed away at the age of 80.
for all who attended Skyway, Mr. Smith taught 7th grade social studies at Cunningham. Anyone who had Mr. Smith as a teacher will no doubt agree that his methods of teaching allowed for much information to be remembered. Even now, I can still recall how to spell ``MEDI-TERR-AN-EAN''. And who could possible forget the direction of the North Atlantic Drift. Does anyone remember one of Ireland's nicknames?.........``THE LAND OF POTATOES AND PEAT''.
Believe it or not.........i learned alot from many teachers through my 12 years in S.A.D. #1, but i can say that Mr. Smith stands out as one of those teachers who could really make information stay with his students.
my hope for my children is that they may come away from there academic career with memories of at least 1 teacher who really made a difference in their lives. for me it was Merle Smith.
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ya know, i'm glad someone feels the same way about the supercenters as me...they just built a new one in auburn and i call it the warehouse...i absolutely hate it...to many rude people and it's way too big...i think i'm getting much more claustrophobic as i get older...i can not stand the crowds and you can't just run in for something really quick!
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Dec 10, 2001 12:34PM
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I lost both my mom and dad last summer...
They're making those Walmart Supercenters just too darn big!
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Terri Estey's Mom passed away last week also! I guess we are at the age where our parents' health is not guaranteed!
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Dee Dee and Janet....So very sorry to hear about the loss that you each have suffered. My mom passed away last summer so I can relate. My best to you both...
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hey dudes!....just wanted to wish all a merry christmas.....hope life is good....cant wait for 2002...later shipmates
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Hello there Kent! Haven't heard from you in a quite a while. I can't believe you found this site on a search engine. And you're quite right - now that I look, Google shows 66 sites for Kent Kofstad and 422,000 for Andy Johnson. What's even funnier is that if you search for "Kent Kofstad" and "Bill Gates" it finds only one site - and it's about you! I'll bet that's what you were searching for, trying to find some long-lost connection with a billionaire!
I assume you're still in Nashua and working for Mitre. Hope everything is going well. I haven't been in the area in a couple of years now - I'm sure it's even more built-up by now.
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At times it can be useful to have a unique name, since any hits on a google.com search on "Kent Kofstad" are going to be about me, while I suppose "Andy Johnson" hits are limited to about 4000 different people.
That's a long way of saying that I got to this message board by searching for info about me on the WWW. Pretty vain, I suppose.
Any way, hello to all. Interesting photos from the last twenty years. Good Job Andy et al. I, too, have put on 25 pounds since high school, but at 6'4" it pretty much moved me from anorexic to skinny.
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Nov 29, 2001 5:28AM
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Shooting deer behind the house? There Doesnt seem to be much challenge in doing that. Hopefully the house isnt located in a residential neighborhood. lol j/k
There isnt any snow up in the county yet, just a dusting. I think we are in for a major snowstorm and will get it all at once.
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sorry andy...can't share any stories except i'll be glad when the seasons over...i still have to worry about the kids and the dog outside...we only have so much orange clothing!! besides the fact that i'm one of those people who hates hunting...in this state, i'm well in the minority, i'm sure...i'd much rather shoot them with my zoom lens, thank you very much!
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I haven't read about any hunting success on here this year - has anyone had any luck? Deer season opened here last Monday - my buddy and I got three on opening day right behind the house. He's still got one more tag, so maybe we'll get another. It's sure a lot different hunting in central NY - a lot of fields, and a ton of deer; nevermind the rabbits, partridge, pheasants, and turkey. Any stories from the county?
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Hi everone.so many things have happened this year that it makes you think. I would like to send my prays to Dee Dee and family. the funeral service was wonderful.makes you stop and appreciate what you have and live for today. Happy holidays to all.
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Dee-Dee my thoughts and pray are with you and your family your mother was a great influence on my life she was a fantastic teacher.
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dee-dee...so sorry to hear about your mom...you are in our thoughts and prayers...be strong...
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thanks everyone...... being a grandmother id going to take some getting used to. so far its ok. the best part is not dealing with the 2am feedings.........Dee Dee, our thoughts are with you in your time of need.condolences from my family to yours.
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I'm extremely sorry to hear about Dee Dee's mom. Dee Dee's mom was one of the nicest people to me when I first transferred to Pine Street School and I never forgot it. For what its worth Dee Dee you and your family have my sincere condolences during this time of loss.
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DeeDee's mom (Wilma Footer) passed away Thursday (November 8th). You are in out thoughts and prayers DeeDee!
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grandchildren! wow, that is so out of the realm of possibilities to me! congrats lisa! hopefully, that status is way far away in my future!
i can't believe it's november already...christmas is coming right around the corner...work is getting busy and gearing up for the holidays...smart, organized people are calling in their christmas orders while i still ponder whether i'll start shopping the second or third week in december this year!
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CONGRATULATIONS Lisa! The good thing about grandchildren is you can send them home with their parents when you've had enough!
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thanks carma!!!!!!!!! he's such a cutie!!! his name is brandon. he was 5lbs 9ozs and 18 1\2 inches long. i call him baby joey face.. denise has pics.
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Congratulations to Lisa Brigman! She is now a Grandma!!! Tell me again how old you feel Lisa...I cant remember... I think that's great!! Congratulate Joey for me!
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Nov 03, 2001 9:25PM
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Hey Visitor you still around?
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Condolances go out to Janet Lamoreau-Cyr. Her father Ken Clark passed away on Oct. 26th after a valiant fight with cancer. This summer Janet had been spending most of her time with him in PQI. It was important for her to be with him as much as possible and create memories of her twins, (Emily and Jacob - 15 mos.) with their grandfather. Ken was a wonderful man and judging by the number of people who paid their respects he touched many, many lives. Truly a mark of having lived a very successful life.
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Just dropping into say hi. For visitor maybe you could also find Troy Dow through his sisters email for class of 80 Jody Dow. Troy was in PI a couple years ago but think he moved away. Hope everyone is fine and ready for winter. I have 3 hunters excited about tomorrow. But my daughter also has a field hockey game right in the middle of it all. Hear PI did rather well in soccer. you all have a good team. Well hi Everyone maybe i'll see some of you this winter snowmobiling.
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It's fixed now! Sorry about that. The picture was of Mark Lavway!?!
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Oct 22, 2001 5:24AM
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Has Paul Thompson gotten a face lift since the class reunion?????? I dont recall him looking like that at all. I dont think that is him in the pic. under his info. I cant remember who that is, but he looks familiar, but it is not Paul Thompson...Thanks :-)
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Oct 21, 2001 5:08PM
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Tryed to email some of you over the years but I didnt have any luck.Sounds like everyone is doing ok.Drop me a line Dalelovely@msn.com
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Oct 21, 2001 2:51PM
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Dale Lovely next time leave an email address.Someone might just want to talk to you.Cindy Shaw said to tell you hi!
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I think Mark Daigle told me that Jesse is in a nursing home near Augusta. He never recovered from the "fight" that he was in right after High School.
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Oct 15, 2001 5:54PM
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Please...let's not open up more scars and wounds by bringing up Jesse Lebreck and asking for his address. The last person that brought that subject up got blasted from every side. Whether he is alive or not, God Bless him! No new info. has been given on this subject for many months so we are all to assume he is deceased. To all of those who have passed away since 1981...You will always be in our hearts.
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dear visitor,
cindy shaw could be located via her cousin susan shaw-johnston who resides in presque isle.
troy dow could reach via his father jerry dow who resides in perham.
as for jesse lebreck........i too would like to know what ever became of him. he was a riot to party with!
hope some of this helps.
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Oct 10, 2001 8:21PM
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Would anyone have info or email address for some of these folks that we all went to school with at one time or another Cindy Shaw,Troy Dow,Jesse Labrec,I do know jesse was beaten real bad while he was in the service some time ago I hope he ended up ok
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There was a huge group of contrails high in the sky heading East this morning. The only time I've seen them has been when we've done bombing overseas in the past. I assume it's the B2's on their way over for another bomb run. It's amazing that they fly all the way from the US each time. It also brings it closer to home when you actually see bombers on their way over to do some serious damage. I imagine it'll be on the news again later today...
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I'm glad to hear that we are all participating in Cub Scouts as all good parents should!!!!
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Now that the Afghan Urban Renewal Project has begun things will get much more interesting (although not in a good way). And of course we've got to really watch out for terrorism in the near future...
It snowed here yesterday. In fact the ground is all white today and the kids are making a snowman. I brought in the rest of the tomatoes and picked the potatoes yesterday; nothing like picking potatoes in the snow to bring back memories of Aroostook! Sure wish I had a digger, though. After an hour of digging them with a shovel I had about three baskets of potatoes. What's that - about 25 cents in 1980 potato-picking dollars?
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Moreover, I think its okay to be scared in this situation and I find myself trying to comfort my wife from the fact that this thing could get much uglier before it gets better.
I just hope we all can be stronger than our fears and show the terrorists what their actions get them. Nothing.
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Howdy folks,
So here we go again. San Diego is one of the places used for planning terrorist attacks in our country and could quite possibly still have a few of those folks running around here. Pretty scary!
My wife Becky is a new den mom for my son Tim's tiger cub scouts, pack 640. I participate as much as I can but find myself more as a source of funding and the keeper of Ben our two year old. It works out.
If you didn't know I too have an opinion about the terrorist acts, bigotry against arabs, and now the war on terrorism. I am horrified what humans will do to eachother, thankful for the arab friends I have had (without whom I would have never met my wife), and warey about fighting the Taliban
I do however thank God for our men and women defending us in this conflict and hope all goes well. I also thank God I am not confused or hesitant in my beliefs during this time. Terrorism cannot stand.
My family & I recently visited Sea World for the killer whale (Shamu) show, which was quite thrilling, and we visited Legoland making Tim's long time hope come true. The whales were cool but Legoland was a big money pit. I did manage to have a little fun (to keep my wife happy).
My grandfather used to say "all work no play makes Jack a dull boy" man was he right!
Take care for now.
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Congratulations! Mike is the Assistant Cub Master for Keenan's Pack! He went to a full week of Cub Camp in August with Keenan and 12 other boys from their pack. He came back with a lot of stories and a full beard! He also has the official "shirt"! It is October 1st and it is 70 degrees out. Can this be Aroostook County????
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Went to a Cub Scout camp this weekend. It was pretty good, except for the fact that the "hike around the lake" turned into a "several hour hike through the woods in the dark" because the leader got lost! It was almost a little scary. There were probably a hundred people with about five flashlights between us. I was carrying Kelly (about 35 pounds) on my shoulders the whole time. Talk about sore by the time we were done! It's a good thing it was a full moon. And when we looked at the lake the next day that we were supposed to be going around, it was so small you could almost throw a rock across it. It was probably supposed to be a fifteen minute hike!
Linda's the leader for our den. She's even talking about getting an official leader shirt. She thinks they look geeky, but it might command some authority, which is really needed with the kids at this age. Personally, I've always kind of liked a girl in uniform! Wait a second; this is a boy scout leader uniform - that's not gonna do much for me, now that I think about it!
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Sep 26, 2001 8:54PM
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Just surfing by nice to read all about you all Dale LOVELY
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Big sale on stocks this week!! Do your part and invest! It was important to give blood last week; it's important to support the economy this week!
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well said gentlemen...brian-i don't think you've ever been so verbose on the message board...sad topic but very true sentiments...the future now looks rather terrifying for me...i still feel rather unfocused at work...my thoughts keep going back to new york...worked on some stained glass projects today to keep my thoughts occupied elsewhere but it apparently didn't work well...i'm sporting a couple barbie band-aids from glass cuts...drifting thoughts and not enough attention to the jagged edges...rather fitting metaphor for life right about now...
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Well said, Brian! People need to understand why we're getting into this war. It goes so much deeper than "they don't like free democracy" and "they hate our economic success" and comments like that. Sadly, it's hard to find anyone who really understands the whole basis for their hatred, how it relates to our Israeli support and our actions in Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War. I watched a show the other day where Peter Jennings talked with a bunch of young school kids about this topic. Although some of their comments were a little off-the-wall (the kids were about ten years old), some of their responses explained the cause of all of this better than some of the adults I've heard, who are basically just mad and don't really understand it.
Of course the biggest problem with all of this is the fact that this is going to be probably the most difficult war we've ever fought. No real "target". An enemy without geographic borders. Extremely difficult fighting in Afghanistan. Future generations of terrorists who are growing up now that will only see this as a confirmation of American aggression. But of course there is no choice.
Killing Osama bin Laden, if we could even do that, will not solve the problem at all. It goes WAY beyond that.
And during this war, we will need to be watchful for the next unexpected terrorist attack. It won't be another hijacking - we would expect that. They will attempt to totally blind-side us. Maybe a biologic bomb in a crowded city or some other horrendous attack.
And in case you're confused, my comments in an earlier post mentioning how people around the world tend to dislike Americans has nothing to do with why these terrorists totally hate us and have waged war on us. That was just an observation that many people really do think Americans are stuck-up arrrogant bullies - a whole different subject.
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hey wolfe-man! i echo your thoughts entirely! we are all americans despite race, religion, nation origin, etc. i too am concerned about the growing "anti-anyone who looks like their muslim or from the middle-east" sentiment growing here in our homeland. it's just plain wrong!
that being said......this anti-American crusade (war) that the Muslim extremist community is fueling has nothing to do with America in and of itself. our support of Israel over the years is at the center of all of this.....whether we like it or not. it has nothing to do with how loud we are, how we look, how much money we make, what we eat, or the material objects we acquire. this whole thing could be over today simply by ceasing our involvment/support of Israel.
however, that WILL NOT and more importantly SHOULD NOT. happen......under any circumstances! and we all know why.
many have said that by waging war on terrorism.....many innocent lives will be lost. yeah, well......``WAR IS HELL!''
it would be one thing if we were going after a sovreign nation......but it isn't like that. terrorists are all around us......and yes......right here in the united states as last week's horrific events have shown.
korea, vietnam, the hostages in iran, the persian gulf.....these are all terrorist-based conflicts that the civilized world never finished. well, it's time to finish it......once and for all! if we don't.....there will be no world left for our children.
to HELL with hurting this country's feelings....or offending that country's policies.......the overwhelming majority of humanity on this planet is sick and tired of radical extremists causing harm/death/destruction to innocent people. we WILL wage WAR on the bastards that did this gruesome deed.......we will find them and there will be HELL TO PAY!
all Americans need to get rid of this anti-government thinking and remember who we are and what this country stands for. teach your children about GOD & COUNTRY, help your neighbor.......your fellow countrymen, pray to your GOD, display your FLAG and STAND WITH AND BY YOUR COUNTRY PROUDLY!
WE ALL SHOULD BE STANDING ON JOHN'S ``SOAP BOX'', AND STAY UP THERE!
remember.......UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL!
GOD BLESS AMERICA.....
GOD BLESS HUMANITY!
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Good for you Torry!! Yes I did wear my Cub Scout uniform alot, but it was my Mom that insisted. I remember as I got older I didn't want to but she laid a guilt trip on me and I wore it afterall. I have a lot ot great memories as a cub scout. My Dad was involved as a scout leader and it was a great bonding experience for both of us.
Hey Torry, about those pictures, I especially like the one of our class with Mr. Fitz. My daughter Jennifer went to her eighth grade prom this Spring and I showed her that picture so she could see the babe I went to my 8th grade prom with. We both had quite a laugh!!
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Great pictures Jon! Did you wear your cub scout uniform on every "Picture Day"??? Didn't you love Cub Scouts? I think Mike is having more fun than Keenan being in Cub Scouts - they even attended Cub Camp this summer for a whole week! The boys and I just came inside from having a little candle light vigil at the end of our driveway. I don't think anyone saw us but we can say we were part of the "bigger" effort!
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Not sure about the soapbox comments but I believe one thing is for sure....the things that we all believe and love about being American can and will be used against us.
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I'll join you on the soapbox, Jon. Islamic Fundamentalists are a totally different breed from the everyday Muslim or Arab that might be your neighbor or friend. And Americans are Americans, no matter where they came from. I don't even like to hear terms like "African-American" or "Arab-American" because all that does is put those people into an apparent subcategory of Americans, which I think is unfair.
And for those who didn't realize it before - yes, there are many people in the world who dislike and even hate Americans. At one level, it's easy to see why people might dislike us (although not hate us). When you travel around a little outside the US you start to see that Americans really do match the stereotype - loud, obnoxious, rude, overweight, arrogant. It's so easy to pick out Americans by how they look and act, and it's not impressive. People who don't travel much probably don't realize how different we are. Again, that's not what leads to the hatred that these terrorists have (although the arrogance doesn't help).
By the way, these new security procedures seem like a joke. It always amazed me how easy it appeared to be to get something onto a plane. Now they won't allow curb-side check-in, they won't allow knives on board, and they will only use plastic silverware in the airport restaurants? That's not even close to what they need to do. For those who have travelled to Israel, for example, it's clear what real security is. It's more of a character assessment than a physical inventory. Thorough interrogations about who you are and what you're up to are needed. Much more than the "have your bags been in your possession" questions.
People are also going to have to get over their government paranoia. We can't have security in general without allowing the government a little leaway with regard to our personal lives.
Back down from the soapbax now...
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Hey all, Just sitting around twittling my thumbs till the FAA lets me go fly again. At the present only the Airlines and Charter coompanies are allowed in the air. Since I fly a Corporate Jet we're considered a private aircraft and we're still grounded. I don't particularly see the difference between our operation and that of a charter company, I've worked for both. Anyway, I'm glad to hear Ted's OK.
I was talking with my mechanic today and mentioned to him that everyone will either know someone directly or a close friend who is affected from the past events. 5 minutes later a fellow co-worker I fly with found out one of the pilots on American Airlines Flt 77 that crashed into the Pentagon was a past colleague he used to work with. All of our lives will be touched in one way or another. I sympathize and can relate that it certainly has been difficult watching TV with my kids the last few days. End of the age of innocence.
I'm also becoming disturbed with the hatred and anti-Muslum sentiment that is growing. Here in NH and in the Boston area hatred is eveident with reports that muslim students are urged to remain on campus due to a rising fear for their safety and Muslim owned stores in Boston have been vandalized. I hope everyone remembers that the individuals that carried out these heinous acts do not represent in anyway the majority of Muslims. The Muslim friends that I know are just as appalled and sick by the acts conducted in the name of their religion. Contrary to popular belief, Islam does not condone the savage killing of innocent lives. Let's not get wrapped up in our anger and blindly persecute honest loving people that are as much as American as we are. (I'm stepping down off my soapbox now.)
On another note, my Mom gave me some old class pictures. I'll scan them and post them. I have 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade at Zippel. I'll need some help with all the names.
Andy, great job on the site!! It's obvious you don't have a real job. (heh heh heh) Hope everyone is well. God bless America!!
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I dont think any word can really sermise what we are all feeling in the last few days. please check out this link to a wonderful "new" web site..it says it all...thanks
http://angelfire.com/nj4/justice4all/OpenLetterToTerrorist.html
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Hello from the other coast,
Hope all are safe. I had to explain to my six year old why our world has changed yesterday. It isn't easy to explain what happened for many reasons, but one thing for sure is its a very sad
and terrible thing. God bless all.
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Tragedy just doesn't seem to sufficiently describe what we are watching. I've been listening to many of my students who recently registered with selective service and some who must soon express their concerns about their futures. We have tried to respond as a school community so, maybe, we can comfort our children. It's frustrating. A food drive, blood drive, or cash collection just aren't enough. Most of our kids are shocked to find that anyone might actually not like the U.S. Many have never been asked to express their patriotism before. What are schools in your community doing?
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I just posted some Zippel School Class Pic's but I missed a few of the names. If anyone knows the unknowns please let me know. Sorry the resolution isn't very good. I don't know if it's my scanner or the fact the pic's can be only 50KB. I love your KISS photo's Greg!!
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glad to know you're ok ted...my thoughts were with you and your family yesterday...as i was sitting through a rather boring 2 hour staff meeting this morning, totally and completely unfocused, i thought: in the whole scheme of things-i don't care about all this work related, petty argumentative employee stuff...i looked for a blood drive locally--nothing...would have to go to portland and couldn't do it today...it's so disheartening to feel so utterly helpless....and then to have to try to explain to my children why there are people who would commit such horrific acts of violence...i can't bear to watch the tv anymore but i can't seem to turn it off...certainly puts things in perspective...
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Sorry, Andy, but you’ll probably never get a short hello from me. Except for the still smoldering fires at the Pentagon, everything appears more or less calm here in D.C. (My downtown office is open today but few people are here. I assume primarily because so many area schools are closed for the day.) As the events unfolded yesterday, there was a steady buzz of fear and anticipation and rumor for several hours after the third plane crashed and brought the national tragedy much closer to home for those of us working in the Nation's Capital. As many of you may have been, I was watching tv coverage of the 2nd attack on the WTC and aftermath when reports of the attack on the Pentagon came across the screen. We immediately turned around and saw from the 9th floor window behind us the plume of smoke billowing up from across the Potomac. Within minutes rumors about other explosions in the area (State Department, Old Executive Office Building, USA Today building) began flying. I headed up to the rooftop patio (13th floor=DC skyscraper) and watched with others for a few minutes as another airborne vehicle appeared to slowly descend toward the Pentagon. We lost sight of it behind the Washington Monument and a short while later a couple of huge thuds sent many of us back inside. [Still don't know what that vehicle (probably a military helicopter) or what those sounds were (sounded like artillery shells landing) or if the two were related.] Spent the better part of several nervous hours in the basement level of my building alternating between playing with my son in the daycare center and watching the news in our fitness center as fresh rumors circulated about "a 2nd plane heading for Washington" and a plane "10 minutes away from DC" and "fighter jets scrambling to attack the approaching plane" etc. Have to say that I contemplate how Israelis must have felt during the Gulf War as the SCUD missiles were en route. Since my building is a block from FBI headquarters, three blocks from the Justice Department and four blocks from the White House, we were understandably concerned about being so near such prime targets. Can't even begin to imagine how horrible it must have been in Lower Manhattan yesterday, but like you all I was riveted to the television and grieving for so many of our countrymen who lost their lives and family members yesterday. Don't know yet of any personal connection to the WTC tragedy, but I would be surprised if a few college classmates were not in the building. What a horrific day!
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Now that I look, I see that Ted is near DC, but I don't think he has anything to do with the Pentagon, so I'm sure he's fine.
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I had been planning to write some witty response about how the Yankees are so much better than the Red Sox. Of course Greg's pictures are great, and that deserved some mention too. All of a sudden it all seemed trivial in the big scheme of things. Of course all the TV coverage is almost overwhelming by itself. And then the impact of it all on our lives and the lives of others. I wonder if any of our classmates were close to the attack or anyone in it. Doesn't Ted live/work nearby? Maybe he'll check in with an "All Okay." I had a phone call today with my brother in-law who watched the entire thing out his office window and then shut the place down and went home. And then a call about his best friend (and a friend of mine) who works right across the street from the Trade Center and was on the street looking up at the plane crashing into the tower and then both towers collapsing while he's running around trying to get away from it. He was lucky, of course, and made it home safely. Add to that the fact that I did some consulting to Lockheed after the USS Cole attack to help the military try to prevent further terrorist attacks. This makes it all the more real.
It's a very sad day. I gave my kids an extra hug tonight - I trust you all did the same.
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What a day. I never thought I'd see this.Here in Pa where we are, they closed our school at noon. We are very close to TMI (three mile island) security is everywhere. It is so quiet here. I expect to hear the planes from Indian Town Gap flying to Washington tonight. I've prayed all day for our friends and family in the service and who live in D.C. and NY and for us who have children who will be or are 18. I feel I'm living my grandmothers fears of war and having her son be drafted. May God who has everything planned be our strength.
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First of all, Andy, great job on this new website. Thanks T and Jon Wolfe for all the wonderful photos! It was so good seeing all of you at the reunion. Wish I had more time to spend visiting. Anyway, thank you greg for your photos!! Too funny!I'm sorry but Blaine Buck looks like Dana Carvey doing "garth", paul thompson's hair reminds me of the flying nun and what size sneakers was derrick collins wearing...sorry Dianne, I know you have to live with him!!! Thanks again Greg for the laughs....you still Rock!!
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andy, this is were responsible parenting comes into play. had it been a ``red sox'' hat, there would not have been a problem!
i like your son's name.....very distinguished.
by the way.......really appreciate all of the hard work on this website.....hope more prople take advantage of it.
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Last year Brian (in first grade) wore his Yankees hat all the time until one day he suddenly didn't want to wear it anymore. It turns out the bus driver, who was a Mets fan, told him "you can't wear that hat on this bus!" He was being sarcastic, but it was lost on Brian and it pretty much traumatized him. He was afraid to wear a hat on the bus for the rest of the year! New year, new bus driver - the Yankees hat is back on!
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Karson started Kindergarten last Tuesday! I sent him with a t-shirt that said "Watch Out Kindergarten Here Comes Karson!" I'm sure the teacher was impressed! Keenan (10) got a new retainer today that makes him keep his mouth closed at all times - maybe he won't get in as much trouble this year! School truely is a blessing!
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First day of school here today! I imagine you Mainers already started by now. Boy, what a great day it is - especially for the stay-at-home types like me. I should be able to get into all kinds of trouble by myself all day long. Summer is just long enough that the kids start driving you crazy, but just short enough that you don't do any serious harm to them before you start loading them back on the bus for the teachers to take care of. I can't imagine home schooling! I need a little space!
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hey...i didn't necessarily say i learned or remembered anything in ancient history, just that she brought back memories!!!! yup, the ole bobby socks and saddle shoes wasn't it??
have a great weekend with the girls! i envy you that freedom!!
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ANCIENT HISTORY! Did we actually learn anything that year? I remember (vaguely) the quizzes she used to give??? I can't remember anything except her "bobby" socks and her snowshoes in the winter! I'm headed to Portland for the weekend (shopping). I'm meeting up with my college girl friends to spend Satuday night together (no husbands and no kids)!
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read the news board and saw the posting about ms. dingwall dying...just her name invokes such memories of class.. it amazes me still how one little woman could command a class like she did...my nephew is starting his freshman year at pihs...that started the memories too...i still remember my first day and how nervous i was...i remember it was hot...i had miss barter for english--remember rose? how time skyrockets by when we're not paying attention...i believe it was john lennon who said.."life is what happens when you're busy making plans..." ain't that the truth!
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You can now order the group photo from the reunion. Torry has promised to find the best reunion picture from those that were taken (pretty much like the one on the home page) and get copies made for anyone who wants one. You can either get a 5x7 or an 8x10. Just go to the photo album and click on the "Order" button to tell her you want one. I'm not sure of the price (it shouldn't be much) - Torry can probably give us an estimate.
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This site is so much nicer than the old one. I was up in PI this past weekend visiting relatives who live in Mapleton,next to Terri Estey sorry i missed you Terri i was going to walk down to your house but it was so late when everything ended and we left at 9 Sunday morning. Tammy Wheeler didn't realize we were friends in HS.
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Wow Torry! You are becoming a digital photo wizard! Nice job with the pictures - that must have taken some time. And I see you've put some appropriate pictures in for people's family photos (with nice cropping and everything). That's great!
And Allison - thanks for finally sending that heat back down to Florida. It was getting a little extreme. Looks like it will be much nicer this week.
And if you can't remember who someone is when you're reading one of these messages, just click on their name (try it). Now I just have to scan in more yearbook photos...
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Thanks for all the pics. Jon, but definitly could of done without the last one..ugh! I look like a sweaty 500 lb. Heffer....didn't we have beef for dinner???? I'm the other white meat...LMAO!!!
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Thanks for the pictures guys! Andy - I was also going to put that 8th grade picture one but hadn't had time to scan it! I have more group class photos from Mapleton Elementary (Higgins) and Skyway!
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Great job on the site Andy!
Well I am working again after my brief vacation/retirement. I am drilling wells in Bucksport and can honestly say the Air Force made me a bit soft. But that is why it's called work. Thank you to everyone who worked on the reunion, it was a great time.
Nice pics Torry. The guy next to Mike Buck was me.
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Howdy Folks, I've just looked at the 107 posted pictures and read the last 50 or so messages with awe as well as some mixed emotions. I am awed by the fact that so many of you made it to this event and that some of you were saddened by my not attending. Thanks for your concerns especially Roseann & Rosemary. Roseann your a sweetheart! Rosemary your a sweetheart as well and maybe someday you could explain to me what AT???? means??? In any case hello Leigh Cote. My family and I visited the San Pasqual battle museum yesterday which I believe was the location of last major battle fought in the Spanish American War. Little did they know then that Mexico would win the war over land during the next century! My wife and I are hoping Tim will learn spanish soon so we can communicate with many of the locals. Our move to California has been exhausting which makes me realize I'm gettin older. Having said that, I saw a lot of gray at the reunion and I too noticed a lot of blonds as well! Dee Dee and Gerry filled me in on some of the details and I hope all found something of what they were seeking at this reunion. How's it going Ted?
Take Care all and drop me a note if you find the time. As a side note I was telling some of the guys I'm working with that my favorite expression in Japanese when I visited there was Gohan O tabamasuka which means "do you eat rice?" I used to ask it in all seriousness with a John Wayne accent and it blew they're minds.
T. Wilson
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hey great sight. hope everyone had a good time at the reunion. i was thinking of all of you. carma you need to e-mail me. i want details. i wish i could have been there.
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Nice job on the new site Andy. And I do agree about everyone looking great at the reunion. However, I dont recall there being so many "blondes" in our class LOL. To me, it was like the 10th reunion I never went to, everyone has aged so gracefully.
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By the way, Allison, you were right - you ladies have aged extremely well! Of course I don't want to be seen as a disgusting pig, but all the girls looked great at the reunion! (maybe the guys did too, but I'm not going to go there) Anyway, I was quite impressed!
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site looks great andy! thanks for all the time your dedicating to us all!
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ok, as I look through the pictures of the 20th reunion I see my mothers friends like Mrs. Footer, Mrs.Mcconell,Mrs. Carmichael, I can't believe it. Great photos. Looks like everyone had a good time. Thanks for all your hard work everyone.
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Everyone - please give me news stories for the news page. Go ahead and post some of your photos in the photo album. I'll be making small changes to the site as we go, so bear with me. I'll add some help in the photo album section for those of you having trouble.
As a side note, you need JavaScript to run this new site properly. If you have any trouble bringing up any of the windows, it may be due to that. Just send me an email if you have any problems at all.
And if you have photos but you don't want to put them on yourself, just email or mail them to me and I'll do it for you. I appreciate any feedback, by the way, so if you want something added, just say so!
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Everything looks great! Thanks for all of your work ANDY!
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Welcome to the new message board! Once we get away from the old Homestead site, this will be the message board we'll use. I made the time display Eastern time, since most of us live in that time zone.
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