Sunday, October 26, 2008

Jack Cooperman

For those of you who remember Cooperman & Sons in Caruthersville, a place where a lot of our parents shopped, Mr. Jack Cooperman has passed away. Mr. Cooperman was the father of Gloria Cooperman, and the uncle of Fabian who both went to school with our class. He spent his final years taking care of his wife who is in a nursing home. The services for Mr. Cooperman will be in Memphis. Please keep the family in your prayers.

Friday, October 24, 2008

Update on Larry LaForge

I have an update on Larry that I read on his daughters site...Larry had surgery to remove an infection known as necrosis...he is on a breathing tube and cannot talk...but she said that he was trying to do charades with her...so that was a good thing. Please keep Larry and Shelley in your thoughts and prayers.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Many Items




A couple of things for prayer requests...Larry LaForge is in the hospital in Springfield, MO and had surgery today...pretty serious so Shelley and Larry and their family need our prayers.
I saw Don Walker today and he told me that Ms Rae Michie had a mastectomy yesterday and is doing well. Please keep her in your thoughts.

Spoke with Mary Ruth at her dad's funeral today...they could use continued prayers.
I also attended the CHS ceremony for demolishing the great old halls of our high school days...I realized that I was really happy that they only brought down the part that held the trophies and the concession stand...although part of the steps and bleachers were showing from the gym. I don't think I want to see the school go down...I saw Charlie, Don, Mary D, Ellen, and tons of others who came to pay their respects to the school. I took lots and lots of pictures...it was a sad day. A lot of words were said about moving on...and looking forward to the new school...but...I pretty much loved the old school...
Just to let you know that if you go to KFVS12...they covered the ceremony and start of the demolition.
I will keep you updated on our classmates...

Prayers for Family

I also learned last night that Mary Ruth Thompson's father passed away yesterday. The visitation and funeral will be held Wednesday the 22, at the German Funeral Home in Hayti. Please keep Mary Ruth, Ricky, Liz and Mrs. Thompson in your prayers.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

CHS is coming down

I just received word from Charlie J that they are going to start tearing down Caruthersville High School Wednesday, October 22, 2008 ...there will be a ceremony at 12:45 and then they will start with the gym and move on to the school building. I plan to go and take some pictures. I think the old school deserves to have a few old friends with her...

Friday, October 10, 2008

40th Reunion

Just a note to let everyone know that the 40th reunion date has been changed. We will hold the reunion August 28-30, 2009. A postcard will be sent to everyone to make them aware of the change. Same place, same plans...

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Where do I start?


I am afraid this will be a lengthy blog so I will try to break it down...I hope to have some pictures to post later...I forgot my camera...not like me but hey it happens...so I am depending on others to send me photos.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON...Cynthia H., Charlie J., Cynthia's grandson, and I started decorating the firetruck about 2:30...lots of streamers, balloons and two great signs that said " Class of '69"...pom poms, megaphones, and lots of candy. We went to get in line at the police station (I can't believe I got to ride on a firetruck) and saw lots of other classes and floats, Caruthersville football players, band, cheerleaders, twirlers, and the past queen float which included Mary D. our Homecoming Queen, and Debbie B. our Cotton Blossum Queen...

At the end of the parade there were truckloads of future tigers which was so cute. Our entry was the end of the parade...saving the best for last. We added Don S...to our crew and drove proudly on the parade route throwing candy...cheering for the tigers. It was a lot of fun. The winning class was actually 1952...they had the most participants. The parade had a lot of participation and reminded me so much of the parades that we used to have for Homecoming.

A group from the Class of '69 met at the front of the school, Charlie, Cynthia, Wannie, and me had wonderful BBQ from Paul Carmean's stand. Cynthia made the most delicious brownies...which she shared with everyone..(I took home what was left). Thank you so much Cynthia...they were...key word...were amazing....We bought Bam Bams and made lots of noise during the game...the CHS Tigers won the game....YEAH! Just a note...they honored the Queens before the game started...and I thought about the fact that it would have been almost exactly 40 years ago at our homecoming that Mary D was crowned...neat!

The school is soon headed for the wrecking ball...a very sad thing...the windows are broken and wood is nailed up over the doors, but the memories of the students since 1924 are all still there. Some of us plan on being there the day it goes down...it will be our farewell to a grand old building...

I had a wonderful weekend with old friends...J. J. Bullington, Caruthersville Superintendent, told me that they were going to make this an annual event...I hope next year that our class will have more participation, but I thank Charlie for arranging the firetruck for us, and Cynthia for helping decorate...it was a lot of work...but how many times can you relive a moment from the past...twirling crepe paper...and doing a few old cheers. Don jumping on with us and helping us clean up the truck was greatly appreciated also. You all rock!!!

A few other things...our 40th reunion planning committee met at the Roundhouse Saturday morning and decided that in order for us to have the best reunion possible...we are going to reschedule it to be held later in the summer of 2009. We have two dates picked out, and as soon as one is definitely decided on...I will let you all know. There were conflicts with "the band"...and everyone contacted wanted the date changed so they would be included at the reunion. They have always been a memorable part of our class...and they have been gracious not to charge us. A decision was made to open the reunion up to other classes at 9:00 that evening and charge admission...which in turn we will give to Don to help with their expenses.

Another compliment for Caruthersville...my husband and I went to the Chili Cook Off Saturday...which was held at the park. You bought a mug for $5.00 and then went around to all of the contestants and they would fill your cup with their chili...you then voted on who you thought had the best chili...it was great!!! Lots of things for kids to do, lots of participation with the chili cookers...and a beautiful day!!! What a great community event!

I lived in C'ville for the first 20 years of my life, then a year or so after I married. I have to say that I was extremely proud this weekend to say that Caruthersville was my hometown. Wannie and I bought shirts that said "Once a Tiger...Always a Tiger...couldn't have said it any better.

Friday, October 3, 2008

Great night for a football game

I am just so excited...tonight is going to be a perfect night for a football game...I have not been to a Caruthersville football game since I graduated...but I have so many great memories of sitting with my buddies and cheering for the Tigers. Watching the band at half time doing their thing...and the sound of the mighty charge from the trumpets...it will all be there tonight...I will not be dissappointed...Go Tigers...you are still as strong as you were 40 years ago.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Not giving up on the parade

Even though no one has told me that they are coming to be in the parade...and even though no one has said "hey that will be fun" ...I am not giving up. I know there will be a few of us that will uphold the reputation of the great Class of 1969...

Not to repeat myself...but...3:30 at the Caruthersville Fire Station...big red trucks...you can't miss it.

See you all!!!!