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Name:
Gerry & Reva Boocock
EmailAddress:
boocock@fuse.net
Date:
16 Aug 2010

Comments

Thanks to all who attended our "informal" 45th Reunion. It was great seeing folks I had not seen since the last Reunion, or even longer. Despite my lack of golfing ability, it sure was a good time. Dennis won't soon forget my looking for my sunglasses. See ya at the 50th. Gerry

Name:
Riggs High Class of 65
EmailAddress:
riggshigh65@gmail.com
Date:
12 Aug 2010

Comments

Bob Stevens, who was part of the Class of 65 until our senior year, attended our 45th class reunion. Bob donated a laptop to the class. The laptop was raffled off during our Saturday evening gathering. Lyle Stuart is the lucky classmate who won the computer! Thanks very much, Bob, for your generosity!

Name:
Riggs High Class of 65
EmailAddress:
riggshigh65@gmail.com
Date:
11 Aug 2010

Comments

Thank you to everyone who attended the 45th class reunion held in Pierre this past weekend. We had a nice time visiting and laughing!! Thanks to all those who traveled so far and an equal thanks to those local people who attended. We reconnected with classmates we had not seen in decades!! We’ll post a list of attendees soon. We’ll also download photos to the web site. Thank you to those who worked to put on the event: Penne, Gerry, Dave, and Cathleen. Also thank you very much to Ron Walpole, Don Henrichsen, and Dan Davis. Check back soon.

Name:
Riggs High Class of 65
EmailAddress:
riggshigh65@gmail.com
Date:
02 Aug 2010

Comments

Cheryl, It's not too late to RSVP. We're looking forward to seeing you. It is suppose to be in the mid 90s in Pierre. Jet skis sound like just the thing!! See you soon. To anyone else who hasn't RSVP'd - it isn't too late! Please join us.

Name:
CHERYL WILLIAMS
EmailAddress:
chery27@live.com
Date:
02 Aug 2010

Comments

Kay, Just read your comments about the broken leg. You have to come to the reunion. I'm coming to see you. Elevate your leg while driving! was one of the comments in my office. If you truly can't make it, please know that we're thinking of you and missing you. Get well for the 50th!! Cheryl

Name:
Cheryl (Ensz) Williams
EmailAddress:
chery27@live.com
Date:
02 Aug 2010

Comments

Is it too late to let you know that I'm coming to the reunion? Sure hope not. We're looking forward to coming and riding our jet skis in the Missouri river again. See you soon! My address is: 1320 Hawkridge Road - Eaton, CO 80615.

Name:
Riggs High Class of 65
EmailAddress:
riggshigh65@gmail.com
Date:
30 Jul 2010

Comments

Kay - Sorry to hear about your accident and sorry you won't be able to join us. Please stay in touch. The 50th is only a few short years away!

Name:
Kay Gerlach Durham
EmailAddress:
ouralaskanigloo@yahoo.com
Date:
30 Jul 2010

Comments

Hello organizers: Just a quick note to let you know that I will not be able to attend the reunion. I managed to break my leg on the 4th of July. So I am going to stay home and keep working on getting better. I broke the femur bone so I managed to do it up right. I was really looking forward to seeing everyone. Maybe sometime in this lifetime I will actually be able to attend. Wish all well and much enjoyment.

Name:
Karen Sampson Holloway
EmailAddress:
karen.holloway60@yahoo.com
Date:
29 Jul 2010

Comments

Tell Jim Riis I'd go trap shooting with him if he promises to NOT put smelt in the brim of some old man's hat brim when he's not looking, like when we went fishing up on the dam! REMEMBER! HA HA! OH, that's right, you might be that "old man" though! ha ha Karen "Sam"

Name:
Penne Bloom Stine
EmailAddress:
pstine@dadco.com
Date:
29 Jul 2010

Comments

Oops - Riis will take you to shoot sporting clays on Sat the 7th and wants everyone to know that the Old West shootout is on Sunday if you want to bring your gun. I stand corrected - or just e-mail Riis - see below. P

Name:
Penne Bloom Stine
EmailAddress:
pstine@dadco.com
Date:
29 Jul 2010

Comments

Hey everyone - Today is Gaylord's 63rd birthday - send him an e-mail and remind him old he is: Gaylord.Sonnenschein@state.sd.us AND Jim Riis has generously offered to take anyone that is interested in shooting sporting clays on Saturday afternoon the 7th to a range west of Fort Pierre. Contact Jim @ Jim.Riis@state.sd.us or check out Willowcreekwildlife.com for more information. We've got some great stuff going on next weekend classmates. Remember to show up Sat. afternoon at the Legion to help us decorate (??) and help out with whatever needs it. Oh, and maybe have a beer? Pen

Name:
Penne Bloom Stine
EmailAddress:
pstine@dadco.com
Date:
26 Jul 2010

Comments

Hey Colleran's & everyone - we're looking for people for the "Drag Euclid" - people from our past - like Mr. Lonbakken to ride in a car, the former Corral car hops, Johnny of the Standard Station - we may even have some fill ins for our Homecoming royalty ??. If anyone knows somebody from our "past" glory days, call them up and invite them to be part of this - be at the Legion on Sunday afternoon at 11 am and join us for the picnic. If you're looking for ways to help out on Saturday, we'll be at the American Legion making posters in the afternoon. Anyone that has memorabilia - bring that - I'm bringing a couple of scrap books - now, what will we find? & Wear your T-shirts! Looking forward to a great time!

Name:
Ed and Becky (Ward) Colleran
EmailAddress:
colleran@sio.midco.net
Date:
25 Jul 2010

Comments

We're looking forward to the reunion . Could Johnny Ziesler reopen his Standard station across from the Corral...just for Sunday afternoon? See you all soon.

Name:
Riggs High Class of 65
EmailAddress:
riggshigh65@gmail.com
Date:
17 Jul 2010

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From Dana: Hi Guys, Unhappily I won't be able to make it this time. We just had a big reunion in Vivian a couple weeks ago plus another get together in Pierre that same weekend. All 6 of my brothers and sisters and I made the trip back from Washington. It was greenest and prettiest I have ever seen Montana, & Wyoming, and of course South Dakota is always gorgeous. I am going to be back in NYC and DC visiting my kids and grand children during our class reunion. I'll be there for the great class of '65's 50th, which unfortunately will be here sooner than we might like it to be. I got the letter for the reunion while in Vivian so the strategy for sending it there worked. I am sorry to miss the golf tournament and other festivities. Thank you all for all the work you do organizing and planning the reunions. You definitely deserve some atta boys and atta girls for that. Take care and keep me posted. Dana

Name:
Riggs High Class of 65
EmailAddress:
riggshigh65@gmail.com
Date:
11 Jul 2010

Comments

Gary Bren's mother, Loveda, passed away on Thursday, June 8th, 2010. Our condolences go to Gary, Sherry, and all the Bren family. Mrs. Bren's obituary can be found in the online Capitol Journal:

Name:
Riggs High Class of 65
EmailAddress:
riggshigh65@gmail.com
Date:
02 Jul 2010

Comments

Phil, We wish you well in your recovery and hope that it is a speedy one. Class of 65, Reunion Committee

Name:
Rich Shangreaux
EmailAddress:
Date:
30 Jun 2010

Comments

Just thought the class of '65 would want to know the following: On Sunday, June 20, Phil Hanson underwent a six hour surgery to repair a couple of arteries, an aortic one in the abdomen and another artery in the groin area, that burst while he was at a grandson's baseball game in Brandon. The doctors said he shouldn't have made it on to the ambulance since 65% of those people that have this happen to them never make it to the ambulance. They also said that 90% of those that make it to the hospital never make it through the operation so statistically he shouldn't have survived the operation. While on the operating table, another artery burst up by his lungs!!! But the good news is that Phil has survived all of this, is doing great, and looks like he will be going home on July 1st or 2nd! The doctors and nurses are calling Phil their miracle patient. Phil can be reached at pg7hanson@msn.com . Rich Shangreaux, Riggs High Class of '67

Name:
Ron Walpole
EmailAddress:
sdwally57@yahoo.com
Date:
24 Jun 2010

Comments

Like I just sent to Gerry, I plan to golf if you can call it that! So, I guess that means that I am attending, sounds like fun. Come on Penne, "Dragging Euclid" stories, my God, I'm old, not sure what I had for lunch yesterday!! See you all in August, Ron.

Name:
Garry Fleishacker
EmailAddress:
garyfleishacker@aol.com
Date:
23 Jun 2010

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Hi 65ers, I'm planning to attend the reunion. "Drag Euclid" is a nice touch! Do you think you could get them to rebuild the Corral and make Pierre street two way for the weekend? See you in August. Gary

Name:
Penne Bloom Garry Stine
EmailAddress:
pgarry@dadco.com
Date:
21 May 2010

Comments

Hey everyone - let's start sharing stories about Dragging Euclid - see who's got the best one - as soon as I see someone else participate - I'll start firing off Lyssa and Penne stories. Come on, give it up for 1965!

Name:
Penne Bloom Garry
EmailAddress:
pgarry@dadco.com
Date:
21 May 2010

Comments

Hey everyone - expecially you Kay - where are you going to be living in Oregon? I live in Beaverton, "the Beav" and work in Lake Oswego - both outside of Portland - let me know - I'd love to talk to you about the good ole days and ORYGUN whenever you want. I've been here 8 years - look forward to sharing stories at the reunion. Best, Penne

Name:
Kay Gerlach Durham
EmailAddress:
ouralaskanigloo@yahoo.com
Date:
23 Apr 2010

Comments

Please register Kay Gerlach Durham and Diana Rada Koch as attending. I am moving to Oregon but Diane is living in Pierre at 1715 Flag Moutain Drive. As soon as I have an address I will let you know. Please note the above e-mail address. Diane's e-mail is kochhaus@pie.midco.com Thanks for having this website.

Name:
Kay Gerlach Durham
EmailAddress:
ouralaskanigloo@yahoo.com
Date:
23 Apr 2010

Comments

Please register Kay Gerlach Durham and Diana Rada Koch as attending. I am moving to Oregon but Diane is living in Pierre at 1715 Flag Moutain Drive. As soon as I have an address I will let you know. Please note the above e-mail address. Diane's e-mail is kochhaus@pie.midco.com Thanks for having this website.

Name:
Get Connected
EmailAddress:
riggshigh65@gmail.com
Date:
15 Mar 2010

Comments

ATTENTION ALL GOLFERS! If you would like to play in the Class of 65 Tournament on August 7th, please send an email to Gerry Boocock at boocock@fuse.net. Also, please advise your preference for a morning tee off time versus an afternoon tee off time. Majority rules! If anyone has a preference for a type of tournament and or kicking in some $$ for prizes, let Gerry know

Name:
Penne Bloom Garry
EmailAddress:
pgarry@dadco.com
Date:
02 Mar 2010

Comments

We're off and running for the 45th reunion folks - August 7 & 8 at the Legion Cabin in Pierre. Got some great ideas for fun times. Let's get this comments section going again.

Name:
Larry Kleinschmidt
EmailAddress:
Date:
10 Nov 2009

Comments

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

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Class of 1965
EmailAddress:
Date:
04 Aug 2009

Comments

Jim Brook's father, Ray, passed away on August 1, 2009. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, at Feigum Funeral Home, Pierre, with a prayer vigil at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. http://www.capjournal.com/articles/2009/08/04/news/obituaries/doc4a7833aa88424011772649.txt

Name:
larry.k
EmailAddress:
larryk@riggshighclassof64.com
Date:
21 May 2009

Comments

Class of 64 will hold its 45th Reunion this summer, June 19, 20 & 21, to coincide with Oahe Days. A nice schedule of events is planned, check it out at http://www.riggshighclassof64.com .  Stop by for
a visit!  larry.k

Name:
Larry Kleinschmidt
EmailAddress:
Date:
10 Nov 2008

Comments

To all my veteran brothers and sisters:

Welcome home, and thank you for your service to our country!

larry.k

PS:  Gosh, this is one busy website!

 
Name:
Rich Shangreaux
EmailAddress:
rich@wegnerauto.com
Date:
11 Jun 2007

Comments

The Riggs High School Class of 1967 will be holding our 40 year reunion on Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23. Friday night's activities start at 6 p.m. with a mixer at the Ikes. Saturday's event is at the Legion Cabin starting at 6 p.m. Any members of the Riggs High School Class of 1965 are cordially invited to stop down and visit.

Name:
ARNO ILLIG
EmailAddress:
Arnoillig@charter.net
Date:
04 Feb 2007

Comments

Dear Get Connected Team - Ducey, Thanks for your quick response and remembering me even though I did not graduate with you all. Cudos for Larry, you are so right, he does a wonderful job. I did my junior and senior years at, and graduated from Augustana Academy in Canton SD. It is a Lutheran school south of Sioux Falls. The school closed its doors a few years later and the State took it over for an alcoholic rehab facility for mainly Indians. I will scan my senior pic from the "Saga" and email it. My graduating class consisted of only 58 students. For classmates who don't remember me, maybe you remember my dad, Dr. Illig. He was the only M.D. eye doctor/surgeon in Pierre for many years and his office was across the street from the Pierre National Bank, next to Spargur's hardware store. When I look at the class pictures and see the guys with their cool heavy rim glasses, and the girls with their cat-eye specs, I cannot help but wonder how many originated from his eye clinic. It is wonderful to be in touch again after 40 years as I do remember so many of you.

Name:
Get Connected Team - Ducey
EmailAddress:
Date:
04 Feb 2007

Comments

Arno - Thanks for lurking. We remember you. We're glad you like the website. Larry Kleinschmidt, our webmaster and an official honorary member of the class of 65, is awesome! This site is his work. We did scan all the senior photos from the Gumbo. Click on Photo on the Main Menu. The Graduation Photos are the first menu item once you click on Photo. They are arranged alphabetically. Click on the photo itself and it will show you the name of the person. Check out the "now and thens" too. We'd like to hear from the rest of you lurkiloos.

Name:
ARNO ILLIG
EmailAddress:
Arnoillig@charter.net
Date:
04 Feb 2007

Comments

I don't have a "Gumbo" because I did not graduate with you guys, I was at Riggs only as a sophomore and then moved to Canton SD. I did, however go to school with the class of '65 since seventh grade to end of 10th, or 4 years. It would be really nice if you put on the website the class pictures from the "Gumbo" so that others like me, too could see them to help refresh our memories. Perhaps the senior pictures pages scanned would be great. I really enjoyed lurking your site, brought back wonderful memories and reminded me of the value of having grown up in a small town and Capital at the same time. Your site is very good and I hope it will continue to give us all great pleasure. Arno Illig

Name:
Penne Bloom
EmailAddress:
pgarry@dadco.com
Date:
01 Feb 2007

Comments

Ruth Neiber died Wednesday, January 31st in Brookings. Bert, Ruth and Mary were with her when she died. Ruth was 93 and suffered with Parkinson's disease for some time. The funeral will be Monday, February 5th @ 2 pm at the Congregational Church in Pierre. Nancy's cell phone number is 605-695-3457.

Name:
Darrel Scherlie/Paul Scherlie
EmailAddress:
pscherlie@hotmail.com
Date:
16 Jan 2007

Comments

Darrel Scherlie: Was your father Tim Scherlie? Paul H. Scherlie, Sr. Longview, WA

Name:
Rich Shangreaux
EmailAddress:
rich@wegnerauto.com
Date:
13 Jan 2007

Comments

Gaylord Sonnenschein and Lyle Stuart were inducted into the Riggs High School Athletic Hall of Fame tonight at half time of the Govs vs. Yankton basketball game. You can go to www.capjournal.com and click on the sports section and read the write up on them. I took a couple pictures and will post them on the Class of '65 website sometime tomorrow.

Name:
John Rychtarik
EmailAddress:
Date:
03 Jan 2007

Comments

I'd like to invite everyone to my exhibit opening at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls January 19, 2007 from 5:30pm to 7pm. If you are not able to make then, you can view my work there through April 29, 2007. John Rychtarik

Name:
G James
EmailAddress:
gmbearj@aol.com
Date:
21 Nov 2006

Comments

Happy Thanksgiving...

Name:
Penne Garry
EmailAddress:
Date:
26 Oct 2006

Comments

Funeral services for Will Brown will be tomorrow, Friday, October 27th at 1:00 pm at the Methodist Church. Visitation will be tonight @ Isburg from 5-7pm with a Masonic service at 7pm.

Name:
Penne Garry
EmailAddress:
Date:
25 Oct 2006

Comments

FYI - Will Brown died at St. Mary's last night. He turned 90 on October 3rd. Bob and Susie are both in Pierre. Harriet's # is 224-2435. I don't know about funeral arrangements yet.

Name:
larry.k
EmailAddress:
Date:
25 Oct 2006

Comments

Hi Everyone, check out Paul's review of the Vietnam Memorial Dedication! It can be accessed from the homepage or from the Current News page. Enjoy! /larry.k

Name:
Penne Garry
EmailAddress:
pgarry@dadco.com
Date:
19 Oct 2006

Comments

The dedication was amazing - I am so proud of Pierre and all the hard work that went into making that happen. I am a huge Big and Rich fan, and to see/hear them sing that song about our era just makes me so proud that I grew up there and realize how much it changed the entire world. I saw Sally - literally ran into her, Ron Lutz, Nancy Neiber and her sister Mary Larscheid Christensen - who I haven't seen for 40 years - Jane Hoover - she looks just like she did in high school. I didn't go to the concerts - I should have - I thought because I've seen them in venues in LA that I wouldn't spend the $$$, I listened to them from Barb's front porch - we had fun singing along - was upset that I wasn't there. Sally said it was really fun and they (Dennis Douglas, Patty Kifer, Gaylord partied into the am. I saw Art and Alta White - that brought back so many great memories my Mom getting her hair done at Alta's and buying shoes from Art at Bert's. We should all go back more and hang out together - & tell stories, and pals, I've got stories. Speaking of new stories, Lyssa Shadrick Bingman and I are spending a few days in Vegas starting November 6th - we're going to catch up, drink Mango martinis at Mandalay Bay, crepes for breakfast at Paris, Celine Dion. So, if you're in the area - we'll be at the Monte Carlo- when you hear the screaming - it's me and Lys. Now - go vote on November 7th - I sat at that dedication thinking about the war in Iraq - the parallels - we have got to change the direction of this country on whatever level we can. Don't sit around and talk about what's wrong - make changes -either party - they haven't done their job - make them accountable - this is screwed up and evidentially I'm not the only one who's I'm sick of it. My best regards to all of you, Pen

Name:
Get Connected
EmailAddress:
Date:
16 Oct 2006

Comments

Hey Penne, Sally, Lisa - Please give us a report on your visit to Pierre for the Vietnam Memorial Dedication in September. I understand Patty and Cheryl were there too. We heard it was an awesome event. Anyone else who would like to update us, please do. We've paid for the website - may as well use it. Thanks!

Name:
Jan Kennedy
EmailAddress:
JNKMesaAZ2000@aol.com
Date:
25 Sep 2006

Comments

Hi Kay, I understand your frustration about not receiving the memory booklet yet. You are correct in that two bike rallies have passed and also well over a year in time has passed. You are not alone in your comments and requests. Paul Mitchell is the person in charge of the memory booklet and of completing and mailing the memory booklet. For over a year now he has indicated that it will be done soon. Actually we are all in the dark about what has taken so long for such a simple little memory booklet to be completed. Jerry Brink was in Rapid this summer (for Paul's wedding) and he said he checked on the status of the booklet and it was near done. Nice of Jerry to check on that for all of us, but really it is the same old story we all have been hearing for well over a year now. You are not alone is wondering why this project has not been completed. I hear from many classmates on a regular basis and I keep telling Paul that we need the booklet done.Perhaps you can e-mail Paul a note and see what he has to say to you personally. I think we need to bring closure to the project in one form or another. I will look into refunding money because obviously the project is not done as promised. Hope all is well with you and your family.

Name:
Kay Gerlach Durham
EmailAddress:
hilltop3@mtaonline.net
Date:
24 Sep 2006

Comments

Hey everyone, sounds like each of you is having a grand time, Vacations and retirements, all good. I just read the comments about the memory book. I have not received mine yet and it is September 24,2006 The bike rally has been over twice and so my response to the memory book is: I want my money back! I have signed up to get the directory from the Riggs High Education Foundation. It probably will not have pictures in it, but the information should be up to date. The money from the memory book will go to that purchase. Sorry Classmates, I have lost patience with the whole ordeal and only want to get it over with. The help was offered and apparently not taken. So hope to find all of you in the directory. Kay

Name:
Cathleen
EmailAddress:
Date:
27 Jun 2006

Comments

Xavia, Hi. Nice to hear from you. I'm answering you because Colleen doesn't have her computer hooked up currently. She hasn't been involved with the Memory Book production. Paul Mitchell generously took on the project and has spent quite a bit of time and energy on it. I understand he is very near mailing it. He'll be glad to have your new address. I'll send it to him via email. Cathleen

Name:
Xavia Arndt Sheffield
EmailAddress:
xaviasheffield@hotmail.com
Date:
27 Jun 2006

Comments

Colleen, What has happened to the Memory book? I still have not received one. Perhaps it was because I moved in the middle of all the festivities. My new address is 3121 P St. NW, Washington, DC 20007. If they have been mailed, could you please make sure I get mine??? I love keeping up with the website, but am saddened by the recent deaths of several more of our wonderful classmates.

Name:
Marta
EmailAddress:
Date:
20 Jun 2006

Comments

Thanks to whoever wrote that note. Marta

Name:
larry.k
EmailAddress:
Date:
17 Jun 2006

Comments

Happy Fathers Day to all you fathers in the Class of '65!

Name:
Class of` 65
EmailAddress:
Date:
15 Jun 2006

Comments

Marta-Congratulations!!!!

Name:
Jerry Brink
EmailAddress:
Date:
15 Jun 2006

Comments

Hi All Mr. Humble here. Check out the current class photos. Rich Adams and his brothers are giving fishing lessons. Great job guys! http://www.riggshighclassof65.com/currentClassPhotos2.htm

Name:
Marta
EmailAddress:
Date:
14 Jun 2006

Comments

Hey guys, I just wanted to share something with you, I was sworn in as a US Citizen yesterday in Atlanta. I was sorry to hear about Judy Peterson passing away. She was a good friend. Marta

Name:
Rich Shangreaux
EmailAddress:
rich@wegnerauto.com
Date:
14 Jun 2006

Comments

The class of 1967 has started a website for our 40 year reunion which will be June 23, & 24, 2007. The address is www.pierreclassof67.com. It is just starting so check back every so often for updates.

Name:
EmailAddress:
Date:
13 Jun 2006

Comments

Penne, Go to our web links, then to the SD Vietnam Memorial link. It is their first menu item, top right, on their web page. Looks like you can order the tickets over the phone plus a couple of other ways. Get Connected TM

Name:
Penne Garry
EmailAddress:
Date:
12 Jun 2006

Comments

How do we get tickets for the Beach Boys in September? According to the website, veterans get first chance at the tickets. If anyone has ticket information, please let me know.

Name:
larry.k
EmailAddress:
Date:
11 Jun 2006

Comments

Thank you Penne! larry.k

Name:
Jerry Brink
EmailAddress:
Date:
10 Jun 2006

Comments

http://www.riggshighclassof65.com/currentClassPhotos2.htm Check this out-George, Dave and I had a ball. The fish were competing to see which one could get in the boat first.

Name:
Penne Garry
EmailAddress:
pgarry@dadco.com
Date:
09 Jun 2006

Comments

A great big thank you to Larry Kleinschmidt for keeping the website up to date. Any of you Big and Rich's new song "The 8th of November" - about the soldier who left South Dakota in 1965 - they did it on the Country Music Awards recently - sent chills up my spine. Listen to it, it hits too close to home guys! Looking forward to seeing you in September - Lyssa and I will be there - hey Metzinger - you out there? Send me an e-mail, we need to huddle.

Name:
larry.k
EmailAddress:
Date:
29 May 2006

Comments

The Vietnam War: South Dakota Remembers. (A Vietnam Memorial Update!) Created to honor South Dakotans who served during the Vietnam War era, 1961–1975, this book presents biographies, stories and photographs submitted by veterans and their spouses, family members and friends. Other features of the book include: - paintings and drawings by the soldier-artists of the Army Vietnam Combat Artist Program - an interview with the artists who created the monument - a timeline of the Vietnam War - a list of South Dakotans declared killed or missing in action This book is selling for $52.00 until July 1, and $57.00 thereafter. A flat rate of $9.50 will be added for shipping and handling. All book purchases are subject to tax. Books will be shipped on or around the date of the Vietnam War Memorial dedication event on September 15-16th, 2006. Books can be purchased at the Pierre Chamber Web Site. Pierre Chamber Web Site

Name:
larry.k
EmailAddress:
Date:
29 May 2006

Comments

Roger Jacobs passed away on May 22. Sadly, that is two deaths I've posted this month. Please take good care of yourselves, Class of 65! Thanks for the update, Dave Lindekugel and Jerry Brink.

Name:
Gerry Boocock
EmailAddress:
boocock@fuse.net
Date:
23 May 2006

Comments

Don't know if everyone sees the Pierre Capital Journal. I read it on line. I just saw the obituary for a classmate, Judy Peterson. Thought everyone might want to know. If anyone has Jeffs email address, please share it. I would like to express my condolences to him.

Name:
larry.k
EmailAddress:
Date:
07 Apr 2006

Comments

Hi Gang, check out the links page, we have websites for '56, '66, '76, '86 and '96! All coming home for reunions this summer! larry.k

Name:
Penne Garry
EmailAddress:
pgarry@dadco.com
Date:
30 Mar 2006

Comments

Ok, I've been watching and listening to this memory book saga - Mitchell, cough up the book so it can get finished. Bottom line Paul: for whatever reason you've not been able to complete the book and you have lost your credibility with your classmates. Send the material or e-mail them to Janet and let us finish the book. Come on folks, we're too old to go through this kind of stuff anymore. I didn't make it to the reunion but I do conferences/events & the books that go with them to pay the bills and know that a couple of weeks should do it. I've offered Janet Neuharth to help get the book finished - it's going to cost all of you more money, but you'll have it in your hands. Let's get this over with - enough, no hard feelings - on my part anyway. Let's get on to our get together in September - and get past this. Penne

Name:
Jan Kennedy
EmailAddress:
JNKMesaAz2000@aol.com
Date:
29 Mar 2006

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Hey All you classmates out there!! What's up? I have been busy with too many things, but I guess that is what happens in retirement. All of a sudden there is the same amount or less of things to do, but so much less time to do it in. Does that even make sense? Where does the time go? One of the things keeping me busy is trying to figure out why, oh why, Paul Mitchell has not yet produced our Memory Booklet. It has been almost a year now and still no booklet. I have had several e-mails and communications with Paul and he continually tells me that it will be in the mail in about a week or so......sometimes even giving me an exact date. Still no booklet. Paul was only suppose to make a booklet, not an entire Gumbo. He does however, continually tell me that this project is "just about done" and it will be bigger and better than ever. I say, "Just give us the booklet we ordered"!! If any of you are curious about where the memory booklet is or what is the status, I encourage you to e-mail Paul, and hopefully he will give you better information that I have been receiving. I for one apologize for this non-sense of no delivery of the booklet. Paul has been paid for the booklet and even given additional money, as he requested. The checks have been cashed, so we know he is using the money for something....hopefully the booklet. I hope that Paul has not scammed his fellow classmates!! I know many of you have written me and asked about the booklet, but I am now out of answers. Please write Paul and if he should respond, it would nice to share it with the rest of the classmates who are so patiently waiting for their memory booklets.

Name:
SALLY
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Date:
24 Mar 2006

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THE PIERRE GOVERNORS BASKETBALL TEAM WAS RATED #1 IN THE STATE AND WERE IN THE AA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT IN RAPID CITY. THEY WON THE FIRST GAME BEATING MITCHELL, SECOND GAME BEATING BRANDON VALLEY AND HAD TO PLAY O'GORMAN HIGH SCHOOL AND LOST TO THEM IN THE LAST COUPLE OF MINUTES. HAD LEAD ALL THE WAY AND THEN CHOKED. OF COURSE, THE WHOLE TOWN OF PIERRE TURNED OUT FOR THE GAMES.

Name:
Gerry Boocock
EmailAddress:
boocock@fuse.net
Date:
23 Mar 2006

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Has anyone alerted the So. Dak. Highway Patrol???

Name:
Penne Garry
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pgarry@dadco.com
Date:
20 Mar 2006

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Don't want to lose this momentum for a get together in September. My sister has volunteered their place at 702 S. Washington to use their deck and facilities as action central. Parking available in front of the place - it's across the street from the Park; Jerry has a shop out by the airport with power that he's glad to have rigs parked out there, power gratis. No excuses for not showing up - I'm already checking flights - Lys and I are flying into Rapid and driving to Pierre and screaming all the way. So, sit down and hang on troops - !

Name:
larry.k
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Date:
22 Feb 2006

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Hey, the class of '76 is coming to town for their 30th. Check them out at: http://www.pierreclassof76.com/ larry.k

Name:
larry.k
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Date:
20 Feb 2006

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Check out photos from Jerry's winter vacation! http://www.riggshighclassof65.com/currentClassPhotos2.htm larry.k

Name:
larry.k
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Date:
18 Feb 2006

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Check out the new photos of my new GRAND son: http://www.larrykleinschmidt.com/alexandersPhotos1.htm larry.k

Name:
larry.k
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Date:
17 Feb 2006

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The Class of '66 is going to build their website through My Event.com, so their actual URL will be: http://www.riggshighclassof1966.myevent.com/ Still COOL! larry.k

Name:
jerr
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Date:
16 Feb 2006

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just as an after thought regarding our trip. If anyone else is thinking on traveling as we did, a membership with AAA, AARP, a business affiliation, or a gov. ID are all valuable items for nice discounts at motels along the route. I was told by a desk clerk that depending on where you stay, savings of up to 15% per night are possible. Yep, you're right we didn't have'em.-

Name:
jerr
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Date:
16 Feb 2006

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I saw that neighbor gal, can't say I blame the butler, just hope he can get shoes to stay on those feet. Have a photo if anyone's interested.

Name:
gmj
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Date:
16 Feb 2006

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Mary and I certainly enjoyed having Jerry and his lovely bride Kris here for a visit. Other than relatives, Jerry was the first "old home" folk to visit. We had fun... I think someone told me that Cheryl and Dennis Renville come through ATL once in a while but I have never heard from them. Hmmm. BTW, Jerr, the butler quit the same day you left....something about "cheeseheads" and "disgusting". Ran away with the neighbor's daughter; awww you were probably just the excuse. Cheers!

Name:
Rich Shangreaux
EmailAddress:
rich@wegnerauto.com
Date:
15 Feb 2006

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Was able to find an old Governor Letter Jacket. Don Trimble, class of '68, still had his. The class of '67 will be having its 40 year class reunion in June of 2007. Stay tuned for more info.

Name:
Jerr-Kris Brink
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Date:
14 Feb 2006

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HI ALL- we got home yesterday afternoon, both alive, broke, but happy. It was 15 days, 11 motel nights and a little over 3000 miles round trip. Have a lot of photos, some usable, some for mixed company and a few for the children. I'll try to pick those out and send them to Larry for the web site. Kris is so proud of me, we made the whole trip with nary a tantrum or melt-down on my part. Many thanks to George & Mary James. They gave up a week-end to totally dazzle us with a tour their corner of the world. It's our turn if you guys ever get to our part of the country. Just to let you know, we don't have a butler, you'll have to "slum" it.

Name:
gctm
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Date:
11 Feb 2006

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Rich, You should call Tom Maher, right there in River City. I think there is a good chance he still has his jacket. So, what's up with the Class of 67? Are you having a reunion? How about a web site? Let us know.

Name:
Rich Shangreaux
EmailAddress:
rich@wegnerauto.com
Date:
10 Feb 2006

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Does anyone still have their old Governor Letter Jacket? I need a good picture of the front and back. If you have one could you email the pictures to me?? Thanks.

Name:
Lyssa
EmailAddress:
dlbingman5725@msn.com
Date:
08 Feb 2006

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Sorry I was a big ole no-show for the reunion. Penne and I have vowed to do better in the future as we realized we have a reputation to uphold. Ha ha. I'm in for the September deal and hope I can reconnect with a lot of you I can't believe that us hotties from the class of '65 are nearly the same age as the Beach Boys. And yes, Penne, I am sure we know all the lyrics to their songs. I'm looking forward to a crazy weekend. If anybody is in the vicinity of Denver don't forget Colorado Springs is only 60 miles south. We have a couple of guest rooms that we hardly charge anything for. Just kidding, anyone would be welcome. Lyssa

Name:
jerr
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Date:
07 Feb 2006

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Hi All Just checked in to the motel here in Branson, MO. The ice bucket is full, a cool frosty at hand and a huge desire to chat. Hope Larry hasn't gone out for the evening, as usual will probably need bailing out again. Yesterday was rain-rain-rain, today just the opposite, sun-sun-sun. We're sort of coming in on the home stretch, be here for a couple of nites, Springfield, MO (Bass Pro Shop) for a nite and then up to Kansas City for the week-end. We've a young niece and nephew that we haven't seen for 'way too long. We're looking at being home around Tues. next week. Oh ya, Bloom is really pushing for all who can to show up for the Vet's Memorial dedication in Pierre next Sept. Any that are interested, contact me, and I'll try to steer you to the right people. Am threatening a few pictures of this little escapade of ours, will fwd to Larry when the dust all settles. jerr

Name:
jerr
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Date:
06 Feb 2006

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Hey Larry-Geo made it a point to show us, it is Peachtree and DunWOODY-ha- - -

Name:
jerr
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Date:
06 Feb 2006

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Kris and I wish to extend a very special thank-you to George and Mary James for the whirlwind weekend full of fun. This was a side trip of magnificent proportions. They hauled us nearly nonstop to places like Stone Mountain, downtown tours, dinner, lunch, and top of the heap was George's work place. Without burning up too much space, I'll just say that George has the best video game in town. Their home is located in a neighborhood that when you enter, makes you wish you'd washed the car and shined your shoes before you came in. The home they share can be best described as magnificent. I kept waiting for the butler to appear. Thanks again guys .Kris-n-Jerr

Name:
jerr
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Date:
05 Feb 2006

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Boocock- talk to me buddy-were just outside of Birmingham Al. A detour is not out of the question. Remember Lee Larscheid? He's a ticket agent in Branson. We're not committed to Branson, if you have a plan "B", we're certainly open to anything. . . jerr

Name:
Penne
EmailAddress:
pgarry@dadco.com
Date:
03 Feb 2006

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Hey Boocock - I got your e-mail - but I didn't get it - ha - I moved to Beaverton, OR 3.5 years ago to be close to my daughter and her husband, who works for Nike - their world headquarters is in Beaverton. I have four granddaughters with a 5th one on the way in July. Go to Pierre in Sept for the Vets memorial dedication, I'll be there from the 14th - 18th. Would love to see you, glad to be in touch again. I'm trying to get Lyssa to get there - Ducey tells me Pierre expects 60,000 people to show up for the dedication and THE BEACH BOYS are doing a concert - ye gads, those guys are older than we are - but I'll bet we know all the words to all the songs, huh? Don't get hijacked by a terrorist! Penne

Name:
Gerry Boocock
EmailAddress:
boocock@fuse.net
Date:
03 Feb 2006

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Glad to see you are alive Penne!!! Heard you left sunny LA for the Seattle area??? I get there several times a year and would love to see ya!!! I'm retiring mid-April, 2007 and heading to Europe for a few weeks. I will try to schedule it so I can catch up with y'all in Pierre or the Black Hills. Jerry- - Stop by on your way back from Tennessee. I will be back in town on February 10th, if you are coming through around that time. I live just a mile of I 71/75 in Florence, KY, just across the Ohio river from Cincinnati. Gerry

Name:
Penne
EmailAddress:
pgarry@dadco.com
Date:
03 Feb 2006

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Hey Sally - glad to hear you're in - I've heard from a lot of our classmates, I think this will work. Stay tuned. Pen How about September?

Name:
sally
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Date:
03 Feb 2006

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count me in on 07 for the 60's get together. probably should just plan on staying for the rally. We can all get our bikes shined up and ride.

Name:
jerr
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Date:
02 Feb 2006

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WOW- who put a nickel in Bloom? 'Bout time you got off your hands and be heard from! Will do what ever I can to support your game plan. Last time I walked out on the limb you sawed it off, I'm getting too darned old to hit the ground again, pal. Looks like I gotta trust ya, always was a sucker for a pretty face.

Name:
'steemed
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Date:
02 Feb 2006

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sounds like an invitation to a train wreck to me! These 56'ers mean business, don't know that us ''kids'' will be able to keep up.

Name:
Duce
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Date:
02 Feb 2006

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Also a footnote: If you plan to go to Pierre on the weekend of Sep 15/16, 2006, for the Vietnam Memorial Dedication you might want to stay for the next week end too. The Class of 56 is having their reunion that weekend and have invited all the classes from the 60s to participate in their golf tournament.

Name:
Penne Bloom Garry
EmailAddress:
pgarry@dadco.com
Date:
02 Feb 2006

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Big Ducey just alerted me that I should be using the comments section, not the blog section - so hang on, here goes. We are serious about this "Ladies of 60 - the new 40" get together in the summer 2007 - considering the Spearfish Canyon Lodge before the August bike rally. Get to Pierre to support our Vietnam Vets on the 15th & 16th of September. I'm there, Ducey, Shadrick, we'll meet you at the Legion Cabin on Friday, September 14th - smells like a party to me. I'm sorry I didn't get back for the reunion, but I'm all over Sept '06 and summer '07 - Hoffman, Shadrick, Ducey and me all all confirmed, so let's get on this ladies. Think of the stories we can tell - come on Brink, you should be good for getting at least 50 people there, the Lindekugels know we're coming. Let's make this a BIG showing for our guys! Till then, Bloomer

Name:
GMJ
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Date:
02 Feb 2006

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Dunwoody!!!

Name:
Larry K.
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Date:
02 Feb 2006

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Atlanta's easy. Everything is named either Peachtree, or Dinwitty!

Name:
jerr
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Date:
01 Feb 2006

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Hey, how 'bout that, he wasn't kiddin', Atlanta here we come. Kris want's to see some stuff tomorrow (Thurs.), and then bright & early, Fri. heading for Atlanta, or as G calls it Hot-lanta. Trying to take a couple of photo's along the way, but not having much luck finding interesting stuff. Could be the absence of green grass has an affect. Will Keep trying. Told Larry of my scheme, will keep searching for mat'l for web site- - - -jerr

Name:
Let's Get Together Again
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Date:
01 Feb 2006

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There is some activity going on over on the Blog. Check it out. Remember to go to the bottom of the blog and click on comments. That said, here is an excerpt from the last one: "How about getting together at the Vietnam Memorial dedication in Pierre on September 15/16? Ducey filled me in, I got on the South Dakota website - I'm there - come on, smells like a party to me. Let's get this website going again - I'm especially bored this time of year, with lots of stories to tell - who's with me? Penne said @ 02/01/2006 02:35 PM" So how about everyone meeting in Pierre somewhere that weekend, a time and place to be decided (such as the lawn at the Legion). We could all troop to the dedication and the Beach Boy concert together. There are no hotel rooms left, but I'm sure we can find some willing relatives, etc. for accommodations. This will be informal, unofficial, and fun. Your thoughts???

Name:
jerr
EmailAddress:
jkbrink@pressenter.com
Date:
01 Feb 2006

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Geo-hope you meant that, really tempting. Email me, we'll chat on it - - -jerr

Name:
GMJ
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Date:
31 Jan 2006

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Hey Jer, Might as well keep on heading South to Hot'lanta (3.5 hours! away). I reckon we could find something to do here. If nothing else I'll show you the Georgia connection to SD. Cheers and safe trip! Geo P.S. First day sounds like you stayed in a place similar to that "fishing cabin" in Wyoming you and I were in.....

Name:
Jerry Brink
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Date:
30 Jan 2006

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Jerr's Fabulous Winter Holiday!! First day out; mirror fell off the windshield,motel had ants in the bathroom, toilet wouldn't work, and Kris tried to drink the waffle batter at breakfast. Second nite we're at Oak Grove Ky., about 50 miles from Nashville. It's about 800 miles from home to where we are today. Havin' an absolute ball. Can see why Lincoln moved to the White House. Illinois is worse that SD, ND and Iowa for being dull. Almost nothing till we got to Ky. This part of the country has possibilities, not as many as WI, but things are looking up- - -

Name:
Jan
EmailAddress:
JNKMesaAz2000@aol.com
Date:
28 Jan 2006

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I know quite a few of you are wondering about the memory booklet. Paul has told me repeatedly that he is working on it. However, I have not heard from him for some time now. If we don't get a booklet soon we will be refunding the money. I realize the booklet is way overdue, so we all need to ask Paul to please hurry up and get the booklet to us.

Name:
'steemed
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Date:
24 Jan 2006

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Okay, since I'm in here causing trouble, let's try this one-Hey Paul, how ya doin' with the memory books??? jerr

Name:
Larry.k
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Date:
23 Jan 2006

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Hi All, Frank and Clint, whom Jerry mentioned are from the Class of 56. They are coming up on their 50th reunion and have their website going at: http://www.pierre56ers.com/ You can contact Frank through that website, he's the Webmaster there. larry.k

Name:
jerry b
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Date:
22 Jan 2006

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Frank Tucker, Clint Schimkat, and the rest of the (really) old folks are looking for stories, and dirt that we, the younger generation might be able to share with them. Any help will be greatly appreciated, and if it's the right content, paid for.

Name:
Duce
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Date:
18 Jan 2006

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Check out the chatter on the comments page of this web site: http://www.pierre56ers.com Those old timers are gearing up for their 50th!!

Name:
 
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Date:
18 Jan 2006

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Jerry, Head a little further east on 40 while you're there and visit Gattlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Dollywood. Its a pretty area but kind of touristy.

Name:
Jerry Brink
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Date:
17 Jan 2006

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Leaving for Nashville 1-30-06. Anyone got any suggestions of who-what, & where to go?? Never been there, any suggestions are totally appreciated- - - jerr

Name:
larry kleinschmidt
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Date:
14 Jan 2006

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I'm sorry to report that Joyce Steffen passed away. Check Class of '64 website for details.   larry.k

Name:
larry kleinschmidt
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Date:
14 Jan 2006

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Hi All, I'm sorry for the garbage that occasionally gets into the comments. It's spam from various low-life type web operators who want to increase their hit count. I'm looking for a "permanent" way to keep them out of the comments, but for now I'm just cleaning it up manually. Patience! Best of 2006 to you all!

Name:
Carl Schwenn
EmailAddress:
cschwenn@cheneysd.org
Date:
02 Dec 2005

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It's been awhile since I checked in with the web site. I'm patiently waiting for the book to arrive, Paul! Just got back from the worst fishing trip I've ever been on. Fished for seven days from sun up to sun down and only caught two fish, I usually come home with fifteen. We were fishing for steelhead, ocean going rainbow trout for you flatlanders, they run from 10-20 lbs.The best thing that's happened to me lately is I became a grandpa, finally. Her name is Lindy Anne Schwenn, born Oct. 31,7# 4oz. and 19 inches long, and the cutest baby in the whole world. Someone said she looks just like me, without the beard. HA! NO really she is cute. Well I hope everyone has a joyous holiday season and a very happy new year. Just a little bit closer to getting together again in Pierre. Take care, Carl.

Name:
Larry Kleinschmidt
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Date:
06 Nov 2005

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New Grandson: Alexander Nicholas, born 11-05-2005, 8 lb. 2 oz. Mom and child are fine! I've added a new webmaster 'trainee'. His name is Alex. He's a little green (actually red and wrinkled), but he has potential. Sometimes he acts like he was born yesterday, but then he WAS born yesterday!! /larry.k

Name:
Diana Kay Lindekugel
EmailAddress:
servantheart98@hotmail.com
Date:
13 Oct 2005

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Who are these "old people"? smile...cuz I'm from the class of 1968, I can say that. The website is awesome I remember a lot of you. I've been in Fl. 8 yrs. now, and look forward to a fantastic winter, call if you get tired of the cold and snow. My # 813-416-7893. bless y'all dkl

Name:
Cathleen
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Date:
04 Oct 2005

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The South Dakota Vietnam War Memorial web site is up and running. It is worth the visit! Just go to our Web link page. Its posted there. The Memorial dedication is the 15th and 16th of September, 2006, in Pierre. The Memorial will honor all vets who served in the military during the Vietnam era, whether in country or not. I hope you'll plan to attend the event next year. By the way, the Beach Boys and Credence Clearwater Revisited will be there too! When you go to the SD Vietnam War Memorial website, look for some familiar names under soldier's stories.

Name:
larry.k
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Date:
26 Sep 2005

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Hi Classmates! I have re-organized the comments to get rid of the duplicate headers that have been appearing on this page for the past few months. Anyway, to do so I had to start over, so the old comments are listed above in archive files. Please review them as you desire to! Thanks, sorry for the inconvenience! larry.k
 
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