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Kerry Gettig-Pepper Aug 06, 2008 2:47PM
Finally got back PI this past weekend for a 50th anniv for my aunt & uncle (Wheeler) got to visit with alot of people I haven't seen in about 10 years (last time I was there, a weeding next August will put me up again for Chelsea Cambridge. I really love it up there. Wish I could have looked up some classmates, might have seen some along my travels their but would have no clue who they were (lol) hopefully the next reunion I'll be able to make it. Its been way to long Take care

Valarie Tripp-Bagley Jul 04, 2008 7:08AM
Happy Independance Day everyone

Todd Embleton Jun 17, 2008 1:35PM
Thanks alot everyone for caring about my Dad, he was my Dad and best friend. Just like to say Hi to everyone. First time to the site and doesnt seem that long ago we were in school. Hope everyone is doing well and time for another reunion soon. Bye for now

Raymond Soucier Jun 04, 2008 9:11PM
After leaving Presque Isle I lived in NH for several years, but always managed to make the trip several times a year to the county while my mother was still alive.  After moving from state to state I was always proud to say where my roots are.  MA is so much like Maine in some ways, as you distance yourself from the hub it gets better.  

Laurie Perry-Gray May 27, 2008 3:31PM
Kerry, I wonder sometimes, too, how our parents went through the growing up and letting go. My daughter finished up soph. yr in college and my son graduates high school on the 8th. It's hard, isn't it?

Kerry Gettig-Pepper May 27, 2008 11:02AM
Just thought i'd say hi and see how every things going. Have been busy with 2 of my kids graduatng from college May 17 & 18. one at KVCC in Fairfield for electrical and the other from Merrimack College in MA for finance of course theres nothing in the state of Maine that can keep her here for that major she will be living in MA and i'm not sure how i'm going to like this but they do grow up we all did and went our own ways how did our parents feel when we did this? I am so proud of all the kids who dare to venture out and challenge their lives maybe some day they'll come back to this beautiful state, I did. everyone take care

Laurie Perry-Gray May 21, 2008 8:01AM
Todd, I'm sorry to hear about your dad.....my best to you and your family.

Raymond Soucier May 14, 2008 8:40PM
sorry to hear of Todds Dad he was well known and respected around the area my prayers go out to his family.

Visitor May 13, 2008 9:40AM
TODD EMBLETIN'S dad past away this past weekend my thoughts are with the family

Todd Wilson Apr 29, 2008 1:34AM
Raymond,

Unfortunately big projects produce big problems.  In any case, you should know that the billions of dollars spent were primarily federal dollars which makes it all of our money.  

So in fact, I do beilieve that dollar for dollar the State of Massachusetts probably did get everything they paid for and then some...say about twelve billion dollars worth of infastructure that would have otherwise taken 50-years to construct.

None-the-less it probably is painful for the public but think of all those union crafts people and businesses that benefitted from the work.  I'd say at a minimum labor inefficiencies drove costs up at least 15-percent and where only increased by the well known archaic union practices in the Boston area.  

I know at least one major contractor that will never do business in Boston again because it's one of those areas where your not in charge of your own work.

In any case, public safety always comes first and I do believe some people are being held accountable just not the right ones.

Hope my opinion is taken well.  I've been in the business some 25-years or so now and its interesting to hear what the public thinks about mega-projects.  Heavy civil highway construction is quite possibly the most thankless job in the public sector.

I urge you to contact your public leaders.  Those who wanted the project, found the money, hired the engineering firms, and paid the contractors and are now pointing the finger.  I'd love to know what their accountability is.


T.W.








Raymond Soucier Apr 28, 2008 6:53PM
The media would have you believe differently on that subject and being a MA tax payer I believe that we did not get everything we payed for. I personally will bear with the traffic and take the Sumner and Callihan tunnels to Logan.  I realize that with such an enormace project that delays and budget problems will arise, but when public safety is comprimised and some of the parties were aware of such flaws then they should be held accountable...however if you have followed the story of the problems that have plagued the project the system was set up to protect most of the major contractors from libility....hey its the American way!  I'm off my soap box now good luck with your project Todd

R. Soucier

Todd Wilson Apr 27, 2008 10:19PM
Raymond,

Part of my job is keeping the neighbors happy or as happy as possible.  It can be fun if you have the right toys in your arsenal.

The Big Dig was a very succesfull project despite having to air out some of the dirty laundry.  It happens.

T. Wilson

Raymond Soucier Apr 27, 2008 8:29PM
What do you need ?, someone to shut up the complainers so work can proceed..... just kidding interesting project don't take any ex-"BIG DIG" engineers or managers.

Todd Wilson Apr 26, 2008 11:50AM
Howdy again Folks,

Just kidding about the Star Herald.  I'll probably subscribe.  Hey for those of you who may be interested I have a new job on a new project.  Check it out:

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080421/NEWS01/296429421

Who'd of thunk?  Talk with you later.

T. Wilson

Todd Wilson Apr 26, 2008 11:42AM
Howdy Folks,

Whats the Star Herald?


Raymond Soucier Apr 25, 2008 10:21AM
Well looks like I go away for a week and finally come back to warmer weather.  Just came back from a cruise to the Bahamas it was ok.  Kids liked Atlantis and swimming with the dolphins.  Fishing was horrible and the bar tab on the cruise is going to take some time to pay off.  I'm also not the best gambler, next time I'll go Royal Carribean there boat is bigger and have more things for the kids to do.  I want to look at this star herald web sight see whats going on probably, wouldn't recognise anything anymore though. Hey have fun summers almost here.

Valarie Tripp-Bagley Apr 15, 2008 9:30AM
Wow, Margo...I haven't heard your name for a long time!  How are you?  And how's your Dad?

It's spring here in Merrimack, NH.  All the snow is finally off our front yard and Nick can get out on his bike and scooter again.  I put the boot tray away the other day...so it'll probably snow again.  We're supposed to hit 70 tomorrow and for the rest of the week.  None of Nick's summer clothes fit from last year... so off to Walmart for shorts.

Margo Ladner-Bair Apr 13, 2008 6:09PM
Hi to all
Dad just emialed me the Star Herald site. Thought I'd pass it along. www.starherald-me.com

Williard Doustou Apr 08, 2008 11:46AM
It is in Buxton...

Raymond Soucier Apr 07, 2008 11:18PM
Is spring here yet,???

Kim Carroll-Murchison Mar 25, 2008 11:33AM
Oh my, it has been awhile since I have looked in on this site.  What an amazing Winter for those of you still in the County.  I hope you love to snowmobile and or ski.  We actually have had plenty of snow here in Southern Maine as well and it is not melting fast enough for me.

Valerie, I haven't heard your name in such a long time!  You mention band and of course I remember you and your husbands family.  You played trombone, right?  I don't know if you remember that I played alto sax (though playing is a stretch) I didn't apply a lot of effort in those days.  I still have great memories of band however.  I always regretted quitting my Junior year for a place on the Flag and Drill Team. Oh well!  My daughter and I will be heading to Concord NH this weekend for a dance competition at Chubbs Theater.  She is 16 and does competition dance.  I am hoping they are only calling for rain in NH as we may have a possible snow/mix storm here in the Portland area.

Happy Spring 81ers!

Valarie Tripp-Bagley Mar 23, 2008 6:40AM
Happy Easter everyone

Valarie Tripp-Bagley Mar 10, 2008 6:58PM
....leaking roofs.....

Laurie Perry-Gray Mar 09, 2008 11:10AM
......and flooding basements..........

Valarie Tripp-Bagley Mar 04, 2008 7:02PM
If we don't drown first with all the rain, melting snow and clogged storm drains.....

Raymond Soucier Mar 02, 2008 11:12AM
Valerie,  It is almost like living in Maine again we got about 5" of snow here my son Matthew who is 8 years old and I went skiing again yesterday it was fantastic.  Don't dispair snow will be gone soon and the skeeters and black flies will be back.

Valarie Tripp-Bagley Mar 01, 2008 2:06PM
Raymond, We used to live off Baboosic Road when we first moved to Merrimack 20 years ago!  Now we live off Back River (my son wants me to add that it was off Joppa Road) almost on the town line.  Back River was closed for paving...much needed...from Dunkin Donuts to the Bedford line for 4 months...what a major pain having to go around.  We just got dumped on again with 10 more inches of snow.  I'm so sick of shoveling, but the kids in the neighborhood are loving it.  They've been on vacation this last week and with all the snow from two more storms, the sliding is great.

Raymond Soucier Feb 27, 2008 10:30PM
I forgot to add how disappointed I was with the superbowl this year but it's only football, WHAT! DID I SAY ONLY FOOTBALL?!!!

Raymond Soucier Feb 27, 2008 10:23PM
Hey small world is it not?,
Valerie...My wife and  I used to live not far from you we live on West street off of Bean Road off Babossic Lake road in Merrimack before moving to Tampa, Fl. Now we reside in Mass close to Mount Monadanock area,  I took my 8 year old son skiing the other day. Well I skied he snow boarded.  It was the first time I skied in 21 years and only fell down once good thing one more spill and I probably would have broke my hip(thats and old folks joke). Mr. Wilson thanks for continuing to keep new news on the sight,  McCain has my endoresment also, just seems the Dems can't come up with a solid candidate.  Message here for Mr. B Colton, I bored and stroked my Road King, Threw in some performance cams and ported the heads... ever see a 800 lb. cop bike do a wheelie?  Well American idol is almost over that means the TV is now mine got to go.

Valarie Tripp-Bagley Feb 14, 2008 2:09PM
Must be getting old to get this nostalgic.  I came across this site yesterday and decided to take the plunge and post.  It was fun reading all the old postings and looking at the reunion photos.  Some of you haven't changed a bit!

I married David-for those reading who were in the band, he's Doug and Dan's older brother, but contrary to the family trend,can't carry a tune in a bucket- in 1985.  We live in southern NH and have an 8 year old son, Nick. I never imagined I'd be chasing an 8 year old at 45, but such is life.  After college and teaching jr high home ec a few years, I got 3 cookbooks published.  Now, I'm just Mom, and that's fine.  Haven't touched a musical instrument since college, but Nick seems to have a natural ability that I hope he will explore as he gets older.  David is the general manager of the Office Depot in Nashua, NH and enjoys it most days.  My brother Dan lives in NYC and works for Reuters as a software designer.  He is divorced, no kids, doesn't play his trumpet anymore and spoils Nick rotten when he comes to visit.  Brother in law Doug lives about an hour from us so we see him often.  He has two grown kids, a grandson and two grown step kids.  Sadly, he has lost much of his functional vision to macular degeneration and will be legally blind with in the year.  He looks EACTLY the same as he always did.  Dan is a retired air force major and lives in VA just outside DC.  His kids are in high school now.  His son is a very talented baritone player and has made VA all state band twice so far.  He's still as charming as ever and still plays drums regularly.  For those who remember my mother in law Ruth, she passed away in 2007 after a long illness.  Her passing was very hard David, but was a blessing after her long suffering.

Our condolances to any who have lost a loved one.  It is hard to see our folks age...of course, we haven't changed at all, right?

Todd Wilson Feb 10, 2008 2:06AM
Howdy Folks,

Looks like Hilary may be pushed aside by Obama.  In either case it would be a cold day in hell before either one of them get my vote!  However, if osama bin laden  was running against one of them I may reconsider.

Speaking of the cold I hear they're getting a lot of snow up home.  Hope all are well, Republicans, democrates, and the like.

Just got back from my sons 13th birthday party in down town Seattle at "Gameworks".  I still don't understand why we don't just have a cake, ice cream, and some family members over?  I wish my wife thought as much about saving money as she does birthday party festivities.  I was in hopes after Tim grew out of Chukie Cheese it would be the end of that type of birthday party but no!

Seattle is a busy place we went to 7th and Pike which is near a building I worked on 11-years ago at 6th and Pine.  I'm not sure how many of you have heard of the grunge music thing started in Seattle but it's readily appearent as I hear the grunge music playing on the sidewalk as you pass businesses and the seemingly endless variety of grungy looking hair and clothing.  Its like an anti-fashion statement I just don't get!

I don't know how many of us remember being 13 but it was an interesting experience I had being around eight teenagers around 13 years of age.  The energy, the noise, and yes the annoying behavior....I really don't know how teachers survive it year-in and year-out so kudos to the teachers and here's to surviving our own wonderful introductory years to being a teenager.

I know for many of you having a 13-year old is old news  but its quite a revelation for me as I don't like being reminded of just how old I'm getting.

I want you to know that no matter how I sound, no matter how cynical I get, I still pray to God that I can revell in life and the wonder of having the gifts of son's in my life.  I sincerely hope I can live up to the challenges of raising them right in a world that seems to change on an hourly basis.

Therefore I am humbled and honored to be a father and its's possibly all the justification I need to carry on.

Take care all and try to find a Republican candidate to support.  McCain has my endorsement.


T. Wilson
 

Todd Wilson Jan 12, 2008 1:34PM
Howdy Folks,

Its our turn now.

When is the country going to realize that we are the furture and we are the leaders of it?

Not the older generation and not what I call the XYZ generation.  Its us, born between 1960 & 1970 and yes it is up to us.

Its our time to tell the young and the old that we will be bearing the responsibility for both the past and the furture.  

When are they gonna get it?

T. Wilson

Laurie Perry-Gray Jan 06, 2008 1:50PM
2008! It's hard to believe how quickly the years pass! Happy New Year to all. Hope it's a successful one for all of you

Rosemary Cyr Jan 04, 2008 5:08PM
Happy 2008 everyone- just want to say I ran into Warren Carlsen in Skowhegen at the Heritage House where we went to have a nice dinner with friends to celebrate the New year- and he guessed it was me (and not Mary)! Pretty good I think- especially since I didn't know who he was right away!!! Always fun running into an old classmate though :-)
On another note- I am so sorry to hear about your loss, Jennifer. It is so hard to lose a loved one, especially a parent. It makes me realize I need to get up there more to see mine, that's for sure, especially as they aren't getting any younge and are experiencing some health issues...

Todd Wilson Jan 01, 2008 12:16AM
Howdy Folks,

Here's to a great 2008!

Happy New Year All.

TW

Todd Wilson Dec 25, 2007 1:10PM
Howdy Folks,

Although my family might not agree, my proudest moments were my marriage, the births of my children, and providing a home for all of us.

Since as long as I can remember I've been building things so I consider my life's title to be "Builder" which personally means so much more to me.

To explain, building is the act of creating and building gives me the opportunity to create something that is placed into service of humanity, to country, to something greater than myself.

What now seems so long ago, in shop class I always excelled at making projects and I always made more than one to give to family members.

As a child, while constructing my neighborhoods first two story club house or as an adult chomping at the bit for my next great construction experience I've always been driven to build and to do it properly.

The determination, the strife, the challenges, the weather, the problems, the headaches, the heartaches, the physical pain. I driven headlong into it all.

Now as I gaze across my career's time span, the people, the projects, and the places I'm only begining to understand that it's been my love not my knowledge or my ego that has carried me here.

Todd Wilson, Builder.

Building America

http://www.stevefarber.com/

Joseph York Nov 17, 2007 5:53PM
Jennifer,We are all going to miss you dad he was a very good person to be with.It going be very sad don't see him on the Mapleton Lions Club and see him outside at his home.Jennifer and you mom take care we are thinking about you and your family.
Joseph York

Laurie Perry-Gray Nov 15, 2007 9:54PM
Jennifer, sorry to hear about your dad. My best to you and your family

Visitor Nov 01, 2007 7:40PM
Hi class of 81 I would like to let you know of the passing of a good man.Mr Jerry Desmond Sr.Our prays are with Jennifer and her family .

Carma Cote-Ouellette Oct 29, 2007 1:51PM
Congratulations to classmate Denise Carter on the birth of her baby boy Tucker James born at 2:15 a.m. October 29, 2007.!!

Raymond Soucier Oct 07, 2007 5:13PM
Hey there folks,

Been enjoying great weather this year?  I hope so.  The family and I just got back from a wonderful vacation in Collingwood, Ontario right on Lake Huron nice place great fishing, great people.  We also stopped in Niagra on the Canadian side, that place has changed alot since the last time I went 12 years ago.  My boys had a blast there lots to see and do.  My oldest is 8 and plays football and am proud to say his team here in MA in there division is undefeated.  Well folks have a most excellant fall and winter where ever you may be. AND GO PATS GO!!!

Margo Ladner-Bair Aug 16, 2007 7:00PM
Sue, sorry to hear about your father in law passing. He was the only dentist I had until I got married. Nice man.
Saw your mom at my Dad's B-day party she looks great!

Visitor Aug 14, 2007 11:54AM
I'm looking for an email address for Lisa Plummer.  She graduated in 1981.  Does anyone know how I can find it?  We were good friends and I'd love to hear from her again.  Thanks so much.

Lori Marr

Todd Wilson Aug 13, 2007 11:57PM
Howdy Folks,

I just wanted to say ....Go Barbara Morgan.  Go Endeavor.

T. Wilson


http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html

Raymond Soucier Aug 10, 2007 9:36PM
Willard,
I remember that bike well it was my first bike since then I've gone through too many to count, from the Triumph chopper the first bike I built and traded Darren Walton for a couple of Kawasaki 400s for. To the motocross bikes I wrecked and the 3 HD's my latest an FLHRP.  Still biking after all these years.  I know we all miss Darren his death was a tragedy.  Dale loved to bike too.  Hey thanks for the reply.

Laurie Perry-Gray Aug 07, 2007 10:10AM
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Danny. Sorry to hear the news about your dad.

Margo Ladner-Bair Aug 04, 2007 9:07PM
Danny so sorry to hear about your Dad. My best to you and your family.

Williard Doustou Jul 24, 2007 9:32AM
 Ray you were the first person I bought a dirt bike from. I remember it like it was yesterday! "Yamaha 80"  
what a ride, until my brother wrapped it around a telephone pole!!!

Raymond Soucier Jul 23, 2007 9:34PM
Willard its been years, put some info in, glad to hear from you!

Williard Doustou Jul 19, 2007 3:32PM
I miss you all!!!

Visitor Jul 06, 2007 7:44PM
The B-52's are playing at the Cape Cod Melody Tent Aug.11 and in Cohasette Ma Aug. 12 playing some of their originals and stuff from their up-coming album.  

Laurie Perry-Gray Jul 02, 2007 7:29AM
Roseann, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I remember what a wonderful man he was. My best to you and your family.

Sherri Jordan Jun 11, 2007 9:31AM
My sincere sympathy goes out to Roseann McConnel and her family on the passing of her dad, Peter.  

Raymond Soucier May 20, 2007 9:51PM
Hey there all you folks in the great north woods,

Just thought I would send a message from the land of liberals and tax-o-plenty.  I will be posting a new photo on the sight soon of my family and I with my latest addition.  A Harley Police Road King, yes Brian C. an HD.  I will be once again able to go to Loudon but first I will take a trip to Colebrook NH for the blessing of the bikes the friday of bike week.  Just to let everyone know I ran into one of our classmates at a Walmart in Rindge, NH...Robin (Dean) Rattray what a small world They only live two towns over from where we live it was nice to see someone from up there you once went to school with.  I know John Wolff lives not far from me also but I haven't bumped into him yet but Walmart is quite central to the area and having to young kids I find myself taking several trips there per week.  Hope everyone in PI and surrounding areas are doing well.  Sorry to here about Mr. Dean too, he was a good man.

Carma Cote-Ouellette Apr 21, 2007 4:34PM
Hey, is anyone else having problems getting to the sad#1 website? I have been trying for weeks only to get "Page cannot be found". Know anything about this andy or is it just my PC? :o) Hope everyone is having a nice Spring...finially.

Visitor Apr 06, 2007 3:41PM
Hi Class of 81 I just wanted to let you know that Mr Dean has pass away my he rest in peace.Perley Dean was a good man.

Todd Wilson Mar 11, 2007 11:56PM
Kenny,

I seem to remember you played hockey.  Did we play on the same team?

T. Wilson

Raymond Soucier Feb 27, 2007 10:41PM
Hi everyone,

Kenny sorry to here of the passing of your Dad he was a tough unforgetable man my heart goes out to you and your family.  There are so many memories from growing up as neighbors and friends. He loved golf, his Cadillacs, and could really rock on the drums. He was a good father and respected member of the community.  Kenny I lost your cell number when I trashed yet another cell phone, they are not very water resistant you know. If you bump into anyone I might know up there tell them I said Hey.

Todd Wilson Feb 23, 2007 12:47AM
Torry,

My condolences.  Your Mom was one of the nicest ladies.

In middle school growing into a teenager was a struggle for me and your mother was one of those people who knew how to get through to me in a kind and positive way.

She was the same age as my father so I suspect they went to highschool together along with my Mom.  I'm surprised that I only knew her as Mrs. Boyles.  I never knew her first name was Ardis.

I forget many things but I always remember a person's kindness.  I am truely sorry for your loss.

T. Wilson




Laurie Perry-Gray Feb 16, 2007 10:43AM
Torry, so sorry to hear about your mom. My best to your family

Torry Boyles-Eaton Feb 15, 2007 8:26PM
Thanks Carma!  My mother's passing was quite sudden!  I'm sure many of you "Cunningham students" remember Mrs. Boyles well as the "Librarian"!

Carma Cote-Ouellette Feb 15, 2007 6:05PM
Condolences go out to Torry and the recent passing of her mom. My thoughts are with all fellow students who have recently lost a parent or loved one.

John Summerson Feb 11, 2007 12:02AM
Thanks to everyone for your thoughts regarding my fathers passing. I appreciate it.

John

Todd Wilson Feb 04, 2007 1:13AM
Howdy Folks,

Just wanted everyone to know I miss the 80's.  We (my friends and I) had a lot of fun.  Listening to 80's music helps me remember.  The 80's music has a lot of great energy that you could dance to.  I challenge anyone to try not to dance while listening to INXS 'Suicide Blonde'.

I heard something today from a man from India.  He said where there is conflict there can also be peace.  Don't tell the democrates it might interrupt their naysaying whine.  Andy you may have to sensor this!

Lately, I've become facinated with the history surrounding the Pilgrims.  What bravery it took to leave all that you know and venture to a new world.  I really admire that original thought and action.

Take Care.

T. Wilson  


 








Laurie Perry-Gray Jan 25, 2007 10:23AM
my sympathy to ken and his family.

Brian Colton Jan 24, 2007 9:58AM
Ken Dufour's Dad passed away this morning at a local health care facilty. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kenny and the entire Dufour family.

Visitor Jan 01, 2007 8:57PM
 Hi Class of 81 Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and all the best in 2007.Just drop in to let you know that the Vikings and the Wildcats will be playing with the girls on the 3rd and the boys on the 4th.Iam sure the gym will be rocking.

 Well take care and all the best from a 83er
             GO CAT'S

David Pendexter Dec 30, 2006 5:19PM
Hello everyone,
        Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas, between moving,Christmas, and getting ready for my wife to head over to Iraq again things have been busy here.

Sorry to hear about John's Father,  Condolences to him and his family in these times

Todd, you're not alone in thinking we're under assault for having christian beliefs. I like you believe that those they call the "secular-progressives" would love to wipe the mention of God, or Christ from everywhere in Gov't. or in public. I believe it goes back to the "seperation of church and state" ruling by the USSC years ago and how Bogus that was, but that's a whole different matter *L*.
I make it a point to say "Merry Christmas", not "Happy Holidays" just to make people remember he is the reason for the season.

OK...I'll come off the soapbox now.

everyone have a Happy New Year, and good tidings for 2007.

Todd Wilson Dec 29, 2006 5:45PM
Your welcome Margo.  Hope you have a great New Year.

T. Wilson

Todd Wilson Dec 29, 2006 5:44PM
John,

My families condolences.  Your father did great work!

T. Wilson

Laurie Perry-Gray Dec 23, 2006 7:45PM
So sorry, John, to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Margo Ladner-Bair Dec 23, 2006 3:59PM
Condolences to John Summerson in the passing of his dad.

Laurie Perry-Gray Dec 19, 2006 9:58PM
Merry Christmas, class of '81!

Margo Ladner-Bair Dec 19, 2006 10:26AM
Merry Christmas everyone. Todd thanks for the site. My Dad gave me an Aroostook County CD at Thanksgiving when I was up. I think this is part of it.

Todd Wilson Dec 17, 2006 4:24PM
Howdy Folks,

Hope everyone in your family is doing well this Holiday Season (which includes Christmas, a celebration of the birth of Christ).  Just kidding about the Christ part of Christmas.  Too many corporations (people) around here are trying to white wash Christ out of Christmas in an attempt to rid themselves of any religious symbolism.  I get so tired of the rhetoric and deception.

Its so conviluted here that last year during Christmas the main local television stations played stories depicting the Crucifixion of Christ during the Christmas holiday?

More recently a Rabbi threatened to sue the port authority that runs the airport because he wanted 6-foot menorah's displayed with the Christmas trees in the airport.  To the dismay of many the port authority took the trees down until the threat of a lawsuit was dropped.

I don't know what everyone else thinks but I feel under assault for having christian beliefs and more withdrawn from the mainstream then ever.  I know we cannot go back but weren't things more normal in the past when there seemed to be more tolerance and respect for a person's religious beliefs?  

That's all I have to say about that.  In any case please don't let my skepticism dampen your holiday season.  I don't really know why I have to think about these things?

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  I haven't been home for the holidays since 1990.  Its been too long.
 
Todd

Check out this site for more pictures of home: http://www.hiperfax.com/vid/

Raymond Soucier Dec 12, 2006 12:05AM
Hi wishing everyone a merry Christmas and good fortune in the new year.  Carma I told my father about the passing of your dad and he remembers him well.  My father now resides somewhere in South Carolina. I remember him always chasing us out of the fairgrounds. I feel your loss I lost my mother 12 years ago and still miss her.

Carma Cote-Ouellette Dec 03, 2006 5:52PM
Todd, I remember Mark..where did he move to? The family home in Mapleton will be going on the market in Jan. It will seem strange not going there whenever I go home to visit. I recently had to go to Biddeford Hospital and the Dr. Who I met said he remembered me, but I didnt ask him from where...I got home and looked on my pill bottle and his name is Scott Farrell. Remember him? Does anyone know if Scott became a Dr.? It doesnt say in his profile. Happy Holidays Everyone!

Todd Wilson Dec 02, 2006 10:10PM
Carma,

My father's is from Mapleton.  I spent a lot of time there at my Grandparents house and with my Cousin Mark Weaver and we probably had at least a couple of occasions where we should have been apprehended!

I remember working with your Dad on a couple of projects I worked on while I was employed by the City of Presque Isle while in college.  I recall your father as a good man.

Happy Holidays all.

T. Wilson




   

Kerry Gettig-Pepper Nov 20, 2006 3:54PM
Just wanted to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving. My family is spending it in Newport at my parents camp. Can't wait.

Carma Cote-Ouellette Nov 10, 2006 9:22PM
Thank You, Todd. Dad worked for the City of P.I. as a Heavy Equipment operator for 20 years and then worked as Security at the Fairgrounds and also was in the Racing business with my mother. He was also Constable of Mapleton for 15-20 years so maybe he stopped you at one point? LOL J/k

Todd Wilson Nov 10, 2006 12:12AM
Carma,

I'm sorry to here about your Dad.  Can you tell me where he worked in Presque Isle?  I think I worked with him at one time but I'm not sure.

T. Wilson

Carma Cote-Ouellette Nov 01, 2006 7:22AM
Kim..Thanks so much for your post! I have been going up home once a month for over a year and am so sad to watch him pass in such a slow way but he isnt suffering anymore so it is a relief at the same time. Thank god for memories and pictures!

Margo Ladner-Bair Oct 22, 2006 3:35PM
If you click on links at the top of the page it will bring you to Main Street. Then if you look down the right side you'll see photos click on that and choose Paul Cyr's photo's. You will see more beautiful N. Maine life.

Raymond Soucier Oct 22, 2006 9:27AM
Brian, Great pictures beautiful scenery I miss the open country and wooded areas of northern Maine.  Looks like the sport flying is getting popular there.

Andy Johnson Oct 20, 2006 11:45AM
Brian Colton sent in some great fall pictures of the county.  I put them in the photo album (you'll have to scroll way down to get to the right section).  Thanks Brian!

Kim Carroll-Murchison Oct 18, 2006 8:46AM
Raymond, Sorry to hear about Dale, I too remember him.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Carma Cote Ouellette and her family on the passing of her father this week.  If anyone had anything to do with race horses or spent time at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds/stables he was always a familiar and friendy face.

Laurie Perry-Gray Oct 18, 2006 6:57AM
so sorry to hear of your loss, I think I remember Dale. My best to you and your family

Raymond Soucier Oct 17, 2006 7:50PM
Hi everyone,
The news hit me around suppertime today that my cousin Dale Soucier had died.  We grew up together like brothers but over the years drifted apart.  I beleive he struggled with alot of issues and saw no way out.  I hope that people remember him and his family in their time of mourning.  I am trying myself to understand why, but I really don't think anyone will ever know.  

Kerry Gettig-Pepper Oct 02, 2006 11:47AM
Todd just wanted to let you know your not the only one getting hate mail all mine was received on Sept 25. I guess people have nothing better to do. I don't read my e-mails very often so was surprised when that was there.

Margo Ladner-Bair Sep 30, 2006 10:18PM

does anyone have any pictures from the reunion?

Leah Lamoreau-Girardin Sep 29, 2006 5:10PM
Hi everyone!! The reunion was great. I wish more could have made it. It will be great planning the 30th. Todd we welcome your ideas. I agree about feeling old. My daughter is a junior this year. Things are busy as usual. I get the strange emails as well. I would like to know who is sending them. Never a name of course. cowards. Take care eveyone.  Love,Leah

Sherri Jordan Sep 27, 2006 9:18PM
I also got four of them.

Laurie Perry-Gray Sep 26, 2006 7:29PM
me, too...I got four of them

Mike Patenaude Sep 26, 2006 2:59PM
yes i got the same email also

Rosemary Cyr Sep 26, 2006 11:48AM
Hi everyone-
I got some strange email from the website that looks like spam or something- hopefully not virus related! anyone else get it?

Rosemary Cyr Sep 26, 2006 11:48AM
Hi everyone-
I got some strange email from the website that looks like spam or something- hopefully not virus related! anyone else get it?

Todd Wilson Sep 12, 2006 12:07AM
Howdy all,

"People always tell me their life's story.  Love they've lost their taste of glory.

He sat next to me at the counter in the diner said I used to be wall street but this is much finer.

He had a leather look on a steel horse harley a dark eyed girlfriend he called charlie.

He looked a little lost walking out the door. I think I knew what he was looking for.

Freedom sweet freedom.

I gased her up climbed back in my cab.  To my wife I'm a husband to my kids I'm a dad. To the credit company I'm just another sucker.  To the IRS a long haul trucker.

Some say that freedom's the power to do what one pleases. You can live like the devil but hold on to Jesus."

Kenny Chesney
















Todd Wilson Aug 20, 2006 5:46PM
Howdy all,

Tim is entering the sixth grade and Ben is starting the first grade this year looks like I'll be really old when their both out of college!

Torry, I'm serious about being on the planning commitee for our thirtyith reunion and would like to start planning it starting in 2007.  Four years should be enough notice for those who want to attend!

I don't believe its fair for one group of people to shoulder all the responsibility and work.  

It may be early but this will be my first reunion and I want it to be the best.

T. Wilson
 

Laurie Perry-Gray Aug 20, 2006 10:20AM
I feel old, too, Torry!!! It doesn't seem like 25 years ago we were in high school. My son is a junior and my daughter is leaving for college in 2 weeks (boo hoo). Hard to believe. They're both really excited, though, so that makes it easier to be an old lady!

Torry Boyles-Eaton Aug 18, 2006 4:51PM
I feel OLD!  My son started 9th grade at PIHS this week!?!  He is playing his first Varsity Sport - Golf and loving every minute of his first high school experience!  Let's hope this enthusiasm keeps up for the next 4 years...

Todd Wilson Jul 29, 2006 8:40AM
Howdy Folks,

How much does it cost to rent the club house?  I think it would be a great idea to have a barbeque caterer for our thirtith reunion.  I think Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers or a band with their sound would be appropriate.  What do you think.

I'll help plan the next event and fund a portion of it.  If I'm going to have a reunion ever I can help make it happen.  I have some favors that are long over due up in that neck of the woods so if you don't mind I'll be on the next committee.  I need some notice for the next planning meeting I can set up a video conference.  Let me know.

Keep in touch.

T. Wilson

T. Wilson    

Todd Wilson Jul 26, 2006 10:33PM
Andy,

The yearbook pictures were a great idea.  Must have taken some time.  I looked so young!  Thanks.

T. Wilson

Margo Ladner-Bair Jul 11, 2006 10:25PM
Anyone have any pictures from the reunion?

Denise Bouchard-Adams Jul 05, 2006 10:07AM
My husband and I had a great time at the 25th reunion.  It was really nice to see everyone again.  Thanks to those that traveled to get here, and the locals that attended.  Can't wait for the 30th!

Raymond Soucier Jul 02, 2006 10:05PM
It was nice to see those who could attend, I had a good time. Loudon is less than 2 hours from my house so Dufour has no excuse not to call.  I had alot to do and only a short time there wish I could have seen a few more of the class.  Again thanks to those who set it up and to those who showed up.

Greg Flewelling Jul 02, 2006 3:44PM
My wife and I had a great time at the reunion. Thanks to all who pulled it together, rented the club house and donated the munchies. I can't wait for the 30th!

Kim Carroll-Murchison Jun 28, 2006 1:37PM
We won't be able to make it up for the 25th. either.  I hope everyone who attends has a great time!  Please take pictures and post on here for us all.

Todd Wilson Jun 27, 2006 9:38PM
7/1/06 is out of the question.  Have fun.

Visitor Jun 27, 2006 7:41PM
Just wanted to let you classmates know that
Leigh & Kay Cote's mother Gloria passed away
on May 26, 2006.

Kenny Dufour Jun 26, 2006 9:41PM
 The 25th reunion is on Sat. 07/01/2006 at Presque Isle Snowmobile Club. Doors open at 6:00PM. I hope as many of you can make it. This is only one night event. If you have any question please call me.#207-227-8411

Torry Boyles-Eaton Jun 23, 2006 2:00PM
Reunion Meeting - Monday night 6/26/06 at Coppers 7:00.If youhave any questions please call Ken Dufour at 207-227-8411

Carma Cote-Ouellette Jun 21, 2006 11:44AM
Congratulations Cindy on the birth of Angie's baby. You must be so proud and I am sure she must be a beautiful baby girl.

Laurie Perry-Gray Jun 13, 2006 8:42AM
How many of us are planning on attending the reunion? Any idea?

Raymond Soucier Jun 05, 2006 7:33PM
Hey I forgot to ask I have two young boys 5 and 7 I am going up there but no longer have any family in the area to watch them so my wife does not want to go unless they can come with us to the function or if someone responsible could watch them for a couple hours.

Raymond Soucier Jun 05, 2006 6:48PM
UHHG!!!!!!!!!!
Not the froe picture of me, Damn strait that is scary.  I told my wife the school lost all those.

Andy Johnson Jun 05, 2006 10:18AM
Thanks, Visitor - nice catch.  I made the change.  I'll blame it on the yearbook being wrong:)  If there are any other mistakes (and there probably are) just let me know!

Visitor Jun 04, 2006 4:27PM
Andy, under Lori Sixberry's name is actually Robin Putnam. :o)

Andy Johnson Jun 02, 2006 9:20AM
Well, I finally scanned in all of the yearbook senior pictures.  I must say, it was kind of scary at times; have you seen what we used to look like?  So now when you click on a classmate in the class list (or on this message board) you will see their senior picture.  I also made a page with all of the photos here.  I put them all on one page, so it may take a couple of minutes to load if you're on a dial-up.  You can also click on someone's picture there to get their info.

Nice going, Torry, with the reunion progress.  Keep us posted...

Torry Boyles-Eaton May 31, 2006 6:59PM
We are looking at July 1st at the Presque Isle Snowmobile Club for the 25th Reunion "Get-Together".  Mark your calenders.  It will be BYOB and BAS (Bring A Snack).

We will post the next meeing time.
Torry

Sherry Michaud-Beaulieu May 17, 2006 8:38AM
Hi everyone,
I was thrilled to hear that there is a plan for a 25th!  I would love to help you all with the planning. Let me know when and where and I'll be there.  


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