Billy Gilda Ruth Quarles Webb (Webb)

Tommy Schwartz

Our dog is a person to us.  Look into his eyes and tell me he isn't.

David Tillman

Tommy;   Whoa now, I'm not sure you can bring Buster by here all dressed up in that Tux. Nilla just loves a Smart Dressed Man!

David Tillman

FPUA Electric Transmission Division is sending crews of Linemen to the Virgin Islands to help them restore their power grid. My son will be part of a crew in St Croix for the month of December. They do, however, get to live on a Carnival Cruise ship while they are there. Who would have even thought they would ever need to reach out that far for help. We should all say a prayer that it was not us, and while you are at it, say a prayer for all of them.

Tommy Schwartz

David,

I have been meaning to get with you about that.  Dru told me at the benefit for the Virgin Islands to give your son her phone number and to call her as she would like to have a little "get together" for them while they are there.  I will send you her phone number.  She was pretty excited that they were sending a Fort Pierce crew down there.

David Tillman

Tommy;

That is so nice of Dru to offer. I am sure they would love to have some local connection to home while there (it would go a long way in giving them a better feeling of satisfaction knowing they are helping someone who came from their own hometown) . As I said before, they will be there all month (for some it will be their first Christmas away from home). Let me know and I will get the information to Dan.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        On a sad note:                                                                                                                                                 Karen Kane's shop, "Karen Kane Interiors", in downtown Ft Pierce caught fire last night. My cousin was downtown at Sweets today and saw the aftermath. It does not look good  (Sue went online to the Fire Dept website and showed me the pictures). Karen has worked real hard for many years to build what is a very good and respected business.      My thoughts and prayers go out to her.

Darlene "Beannie" Gartman (Silverstein)

Dear Class of 69:

The class of 70 has a classmate Gary Brooks who is in need of support.  Gary had open heart surgery on Nov 10 2017 with complications.  He just got transferred to a rehab hospital in Orlando.  The class of 70 is tryintg to raise funds to help Gary and his wife with expenses.Can contact Beannie Silverstein  at silv2403@bellsouuth.net

More info to come.

Barbara Cleveland (Sinbine)

Wishing you all the very best Christmas ever!  May the Lord’s love bless you all!

Lois Walters (Gordy)

Merry Christmas to all.  May your hearts be filled with joy and peace and your life with love.  Enjoy your day with family and friends.

Tommy Schwartz

Hope everyone is doing well and that no news is good news.  It's been awful quiet on here.

David Barnes

Hey Tommy,

Ya see, when we were 18 we were noisy 

and now that we are past 65 ummm not so much LOL

Just sayin Hi to everyone.....

Tommy Schwartz

David,

With all the amplifiers we were blasting thru on a daily/nightly basis, most people could hear us a mile away.  Don't ya miss those days of playing loud music for a living?  You need to come to Florida and play some music with us.  We still do it pretty much everyday but just not as loud.

Gary McCollum (McCollum)

aloha from kona

it has been cold hear also down in the mid 70's long tee shirt  weather. good for the  old bones.

David Barnes

Yup Tommy, I miss those loud amp days as well

we sure had allot of fun....lets do it again ....

at least you still have it cranked up a bit, wish I was there,

c-ya

Tommy Schwartz

https://www.wptv.com/news/region-st-lucie-county/fort-pierce/fort-pierce-man-dies-in-single-vehicle-crash

I just saw this link on Channel 5's web site and am praying it's not our classmate Roger Odom although it sounds like it may be. The article calls him a Fort Pierce man 66 years old.  Roger never joined our website but I used to see him in the hardware store next to Frankie's & Johnnie's. 

Barbara Cleveland (Sinbine)

I was just watching the news and they reported that Roger Odom, 66, of Tangelo Dr, Fort Pierce, was killed in a single vehicle accident last night on Okeechobee Rd.   I can’t help but believe this is the Roger who graduated with us.   Even if it’s not, my prayers go out to his family and friends.

Barbara Cleveland (Sinbine)

Sorry, Tommy, I started typing and got interrupted, so a delay in posting.   I see you thought the same thing.  

Linda Walters (Hays)

Just seeing this post.....I haven't seen anything in the local paper. Roger came to our last reunion and we had a wonderful time catching up on old times.  He was always a little quiet but so kind.   Soar high our Eagle friend~~!

Thelma Green (Tipton)

Jimmie Anne Nourse (Haisley)

Arrangements are being made today at Haisley Funeral home. 

Gregory Simmons

I WILL MISS SEEING ROGER AND HAVING HIM HELP ME WHEN I WOULD STOP AT SEWELL HARDWARE IN VERO BEACH, HE KNEW THE HARDWARE BUSINESS, IT WAS A  SPECIAL TIME WHEN WE HAD 5 MINUTES TO TALK ABOUT THE GOOD OLE DAYS, THANK YOU ROGER, GOD BLESS YOU,

GREG SIMMONS

Tommy Schwartz

I was very saddened this morning when I opened my email and found that Richard Parker, Class of 1970 had passed away.  He will be missed I am sure by his family, class, and by our class as well.  He has always been a major contributor to our class website.  You will be missed Richard, or should I say Dick.  He always told me that the only place he was called Richard was on here. 

Rest in Peace Eagle

Jimmie Anne Nourse (Haisley)

Rick and I were deeply saddened to learn of Richard’s passing. He was truly dedicated to all of his eagle friends. Our heart aches for his family. We had lots of laughs on partnering with the website and he often talked me through my frustrations with the site. We visited him in Alabama and he was so proud of his entrepreneurial development. I so wish we could have more time on this earth with him. God must have big plans for him. The class of 70 is asking for everyone to find a quiet place on Wednesday at 9:00 am for a collective prayer. Let’s all dedicate ourselves to joining in this special tribute to Richard. Many hugs to all of you. 

Barbara Cleveland (Sinbine)

No brilliant words of inspiration.    But I can say “Good Morning” to you all and tell you how blessed I feel to be here to do so.   May each of you have a wonderful day!

Tommy Schwartz

Dear Class of 1969

A few of us have been talking (yes, we understand all about the "sunshine law") about what to do and who will be the organizer of our 50th Class Reunion.  Yes, I realize it has snuck up on us and we wouldn't have even thought about it if the Class of 1970 hadn't already been talking about organizing theirs.  Well they have set a date and they are a year after us so that means we need to do some serious talking and thinking.

To make a long story short, we need somebody who would like to be the chairman or organizer for this event.  In the past, most of the same people have handled the weight of this and at this point are loaded down with things they have going on.  This is a chance for someone who has all of a sudden realized that they need something to do now that they are retired to keep busy for a while.  Of course at the same time becoming a hero to the rest of the class.

Please take this to heart and reply on this forum if you think you would like the job or if you have any ideas to make this a successful event.  Or, if there is something that you think should be changed from the ways of the past.  This is your class and your forum.  Please help us hash this out so that we all feel good about it,  We are open to all suggestions and ideas.

Thanks,

Tommy