WCHS/THS Classes of 65 Jan 2010 news

Hi, Classmate!

-- Results of the Jan 14 Classes of 65 Planning Meeting --

Target Date for the Classes of 65 45th reunion weekend is in the Fall around the first of October.

Friday night:

Based upon great success at the last reunion and the positive classmate feedback, Friday night will be a pot luck picnic at Marilyn's.

Saturday Morning: Dan McLaughlin is puting together a golf outing/tournament if classmates will participate.

Dan has retired from being the Blue Springs Athletic Director. To contact Dan and let him know you want to participate in the golf event - please call (816) 229-3052.

Saturday Late afternoon - early evening: There will be an attempt to tour the schools. Doris is looking into getting a school bus for the tour so that classmates can park at Randy's shop - take the bus to tour hopefully both Chrisman and Truman High Schools - then ride the bus back to Randy's for the evening events. Bus will result in a small fee, but the tour itself should be free.

Main event Saturday night:

While individual classmates may not be aware of the planning committee's long standing policy and actual implementation of cost controls to ensure that the Classes of 65 reunions are fun and affordable that policy is firmly in-place for the 45th reunion.

Considering the current economic crisis that many of us suffer from, Randy Halsey stepped up and offered his warehouse shop for the Saturday night main event. While the joint ain't blessed with glass chandeliers - Randy and Dawn threw one of the most outstanding halloween parties in Randy's shop in 2009. The area is enclosed, modern, and if you can't remember the giant jukebox on the stage of the Memorial Building last reunion - just know that Randy builds and displays backdrops and decorations for some of the fanciest places in the United States. He came into the planning meeting a little tired having just taken down the Crown Center Mayor's Christmas Tree and associated decorations (Randy has done that gig for nearly 30 years.) The halloween party was over the top and the committee expects nothing less at the Classes of 65's 45th Reunion.

Saturday night's event will be called a "Sock Hop" - this helps the girls who have a hankering to do so to dress in their best 50's stuff and those who are coming casual to fit in by rolling up their pant legs, and the fun just keeps on rolling along. My suggestion to make it a Hobo party received its just reward. Casual is the dress code of the evening, but if you are feeling vain - you can strut your stuff in some new rags.

The single reunion registration fee will include the Saturday dinner and any entertainment.

So that we can have music, Sat night will be a "Private Party" - i.e. only those we invite can attend. This is necessitated by the three music licensing entities who do not charge venues licensing fees for "Private Parties."

So that Randy is not liable for alcohol at his shop -- we will only be serving soft drinks. BYOB is optional.

We will be inviting teachers to our reunion. Bob Bergin has the lead - Randy is helping him. Dan McLaughlin is doing his thing to help us get teacher bio-sketches for the website.

Sunday picnic: Jimmy will reserve George Owens Park for the Sunday picnic. This may determine the date selected.

Memory Book: Marilyn has once again managed to get Janet Babylon Fain to do the memory book. How sweet that is. Thank you Janet!

------------ Next 45th Reunion Planning Meeting -----

The next 45th Reunion Planning Committee meeting is set for 6:30 pm on Thursday,February 18, 2010 at Randy's.

------------ Chrisman Court Warming -----------

Friday, Feb 5, 2010 Basketball Courtwarming vs Oak Park 7 pm at Chrisman.

Marilyn and Jeannie have made this a really fun outing. Normally begins with dinner at the VFW 1000 on 24 Highway, then over to the school for the game and crowning of the King and Queen.

But, check this out, it is one time of year when us old folk can stand up and be applauded via teenagers for living long enough to come watch their game. Most of the time, unless they want money, they might not bother to even speak to us. If you want your moment of glory and the fun of watching a game - call Marilyn at (816) 796-8995 and get on her good list or for Truman folks call Jeannie at (816) 836-2786 (evenings 6-9 pm please.)

If you really want these two to be happy - when you call give them your Memory Book update information. How nice that would be for these two as calling every living classmate is not always the most pleasant of tasks.

------------ 50th Bill Summa (Chrisman)Relays ----------

Saturday, Apr 10, 2010 Summa Relays Field Events 8 am, running events 11:00 am

1. Summa Relays Field Event Volunteers Needed:

�Discus - need 2 Volunteers.
�High Jump - need 2 Volunteer.
�Polevault - need 2 Volunteer.
�Shot Put - need 2 Volunteers.
�Long Jump - need 2 Volunteers.
�Triple Jump - need 2 Volunteers.

2. Summa Relays Running Events Volunteers Needed:

�Need 9 timers (Note: School provides watches.)
�Need 3 relay exchange zone judges.

To volunteer, call the School during regular business hours and ask for Track Coach Peterson. If he is unavailable, leave your name and phone number and which position you wish to volunteer for in his voice mail or email Coach Peterson -- keith_peterson@indep.k12.mo.us.

Please let Coach know before 1 April 2010.

------------- WCHS All Alumni Quarterly Newsletter -------

If you want to signup for the "All" Alumni Quarterly Newsletter, go to www.WilliamChrismanHighSchool.com and scroll down to the bottom of the page. It is for all classes, not just 1965.

---------------------- Thank You, Dan Ferris --------------

Three or four years ago when we switched e-mail systems, we changed to this one from five or six rag tag mailing lists where everyone could see everyone's e-mail address as they were all in the header.

I do make an effort - albeit not perfect - to protect your e-mail address from SPAMMERS and we certainly never sell or give away our list. So, after Marilyn calmed me down from one infraction of a spammer using our list, I transferred every one to the current double opt in list -- which means that I transferred your e-mail address to this system and it sent you a confirmation e-mail where you had to click on a confirmation link to be included in the new e-mail list.

Those who were on the old rag tag multiple lists who did not click on the confirmation link simply got dropped.

One of those was good ole' Dan Ferris who ratted me out to Marilyn and you know how that went. So, thank you Dan, if you clicked on the confirmation link this time, you can read this e-mail. If not, well Marilyn might take me to the wood shed and repeat the whipping. LOL!

Speaking of Dan, he was back in town and he is related to McClain who owns the town, so maybe we should all be a little nicer to Dan!

-------------------- Scholarships ---------------

On February 9, 2010, from 7:00 to 9:00 am, The Independence School District Foundation is holding a $40 a plate Chocolate Breakfast at the Holiday Inn, 9103 E. 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64133. To make yourreservation just call (816) 521-5300 and ask for Debby Lewis for Chrisman or just ask for the Truman HS person.

Since we can donate money anytime and since this is the first of a new year, I submit to you the same thing many of the clubs and societies do and that is to consider the value of your high school education and if you have the where-with-all, give your old high school a penny a day (minimum) as a way to show your gratitude.

Write a check made payable to: Independence School District Foundation and send it to the Independence School District Foundation,(c/o Debby Lewis for WCHS specified donations),3225 S. Noland Road,Independence, MO 64055.

Even I can come up with a penny a day.

-------------- Marjie Farnsworth Kruel's Father ---------

Fern Harding Farnsworth, 86, Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2010. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, January 11, 2010, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial to follow at Mound Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Fern was born August 8, 1923, in Blairstown, MO, the son of Samuel Allen and Bertie R. (Hixon) Farnsworth. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. Fern was employed with Hallmark for 23 years, retiring in 1969. He was then employed with Herald House Publishing as a bindery foreman, retiring after 17 years. Fern was a member of Community of Christ and attended the Heritage House Congregation. He enjoyed camping, fishing, playing pool and he especially loved spending time with his family. Fern was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys in 2003; three sisters; two brothers; and his parents. Survivors include his children; daughter, Marjorie Kruel of Independence; son, Sam Farnsworth of Lee's Summit; daughter, Debbie Farnsworth of Gardner, KS; daughter, Beverly Nipper of Independence; son, Jerry Farnsworth; and daughter, Pam Suddarth all of Independence; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brothers, Gilbert Farnsworth of Tatamy, PA; and Paul Farnsworth of Pleasant Hill; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com. (Arr.: Speaks Suburban Chapel.) Published in Kansas City Star on January 8, 2010

--------------- Barbara Baier Meyer's Mother ------

Jean Mary Baier, 83, Lee's Summit, Mo., passed away Saturday, January 9, 2010. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the John Knox Village Chapel, 520 NW Murray Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64081. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Carondelet Historical Society, 6303 Michigan Ave., St. Louis, MO 63111; or Clarksville United Methodist Church, PO Box 466, Clarksville, MO 63336. Jean was born March 2, 1926, in St. Louis, Mo. She was active with the women's auxiliaries of the American Legion and the Elks Club. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Lyman L. Baier, in 2002. Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Meyer and husband Tom, Nancy Jones and husband Wayne, Connie Beisly and husband Kerry; grandchildren, Kristine and Mark Swan, Rob and Holly Meyer, Nikki and Terry Ahern, Kimberly Jones and Will Gladstone, Erika and Guy Kirtley, Aaron and Michelle Beisly; and 11 great-grandchildren. Arr.: Passantino Bros. Funeral Home (816) 471-2844. Published in Kansas City Star on January 11, 2010.

---------------- Patty Osburn O'Dell's Mother ----------

Audra Lewis "A.L." Osborn, 84, of Independence, MO passed away December 24, 2009 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Macks Creek Baptist Church, in Macks Creek, MO, family will greet friends prior to the service at 1 p.m. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial in Parrack Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society . A.L. was born June 16, 1925 in Camden County, MO to Roma and Alta (Eidson) Osborn. Mr. Osborn was a plumber by trade and retired in June 1995 from Neenan Company. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. A.L. loved his family and adored his granddaughters! Mr. Osborn is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Dorothy (Colbert) Osborn; daughter Patty O'Dell; granddaughters Christina Rowe and husband Stephen, Emily O'Dell; great- granddaughters Allison, Abigail and Angela; brothers Audie Osborn, Ralph Osborn and wife Barbara, Jerry Osborn and wife Linda; and by a host of nieces, nephews cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law Jerry O'Dell; two brothers Keith and Kenneth. Condolences may be left for the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel) Published in Kansas City Star on December 27, 2009.

------------- Cecil (Corky) Ray Lewis, Jr., Father -------

Cecil Ray Lewis died on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at the age of 86 in his home in Lee's Summit, Mo., surrounded by his family. Cecil lived a very full life, beginning by enlisting in the Navy at age 19, the December after Pearl Harbor. He soon earned the rank of Aviation Machinist's Mate First Class Hydraulic Specialist. He spent two years aboard the USS Enterprise. Cecil is survived by his wife, Marjorie Lewis of 64 years, and their five children, Cecil (Corky) Ray Lewis, Jr., Gary Wayne and Rita Lewis of Lee's Summit, Denis Carlton Lewis of Lone Jack, Mo., Linda Lee Wilson of Kansas City, Mo., and Kimothy Sue and Spurgen Norman of Colorado Springs, Colo.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Willard Lewis and sister, Betty Flanegin, both of Blue Springs, Mo., and Vernon Lewis of Independence, Mo. Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Langsford Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, at Missouri State Veteran's Cemetery, Higginsville, Mo., following the visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kansas City Hospice or Harvesters. Arrangements: Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW Third St., Lee's Summit, MO 64063.

----------------- Doug Edwards' Father ---------

JOHN DOUGLAS EDWARDS "DOUG", 89, passed away peacefully December 24, 2009. He was born in Butte, Mont., on July 21, 1920. Doug graduated from Butte High School in 1939 where he was named All State in Football and Basketball multiple times. He played Minor League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds and Brooklyn Dodgers until a broken elbow ended his career. He was named to the Butte High School All Century Football Team. Doug had a life long interest in sports and was an avid follower of the Royals and Chiefs. Serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II as a radio operator, Doug flew "Over the Hump" between China and India often. He also traveled through North Africa and served in Japan after the war. Doug worked at Rival Manufacturing as the Traffic Manager, for many years, and at Gordon Truck Lines, retiring in 1982. He was very active in the Methodist Men's Club at Christ United Methodist Church in Independence where he was named Man of the Year in 2002. Doug was preceded in death by three wives; Irma (Carver) Edwards, Viola "Dolly" (Pietrzyk) Edwards and Helen (Tritica) Edwards, and by his parents, Lily (Craze) Edwards and William Frederick Edwards, as well as his brothers and sisters, Doreen Shifty, Hugh Edwards, Tom Edwards, and Lily Mae Webster. Survivors include sons, Doug Edwards, Jr. (Mary), Greg Edwards (Char), and stepsons, Lee Fasso (Brenda) and Jerry Fasso (Kim); six grandsons, one granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Christ United Methodist Church, 14506 East 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, (816) 461-1101. Website: icumc.org Published in Kansas City Star on December 29, 2009

------------- Doug Hinkle's Father -----------------

The Examiner Posted Nov 06, 2009 @ 11:08 PM
Barnett, MO � Melvin D. Hinkle, age 83, of Barnett, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at the Four Seasons Living Center in Sedalia. He was born May 14, 1926, in Menard, Texas, the son of the late Jonathan Jeams and Minnie Mae Mapes Hinkle. On January 26, 1945, in Kansas City, Kansas, he was united in marriage to Esther Fellers, who survives of the home. Melvin was a carpenter for many years for the Millwright Local #1529. He was a United States Navy veteran having served in WWII. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Independence and the Versailles First Baptist Church. He was also a Master Mason of the Independence Masonic Lodge #76. He enjoyed woodworking and raising horses. In addition to his wife, Esther, he is survived by his children, Doug Hinkle and wife Fran of Dunedin, Florida, Ronnie Hinkle and wife Rose of Otterville, Missouri, Esther Faye Wisdom and husband Clint of Gladstone, Missouri, Jonathan Hinkle and wife Karen of Clearwater, Florida, Frank Hinkle and wife Cheryl of Independence, Missouri, Jimmie Hinkle and wife Melissa of Independence, Missouri, and Cheryl Beavers and husband Bill of Barnett, Missouri; fifty-two grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles Wayne Hinkle and wife Jan of Barnett; and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Lorene Hinkle, his brother, James Earl Hinkle, and two sisters, Arte Mae Hinkle and Alta Faye Hinkle. Graveside services and interment with full military honors will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, November 7, at the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Parkinson�s Foundation or Crossroads Hospice. Expressions of sympathy may be left online at www.kidwellgarber.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

---------- Linda Maggard Droste's Brother ---

Robert Allen "Bob" Maggard, 53, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 pm Friday, January 15, 2010 at Speaks. Burial in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Bob was born December 7, 1956 in Kansas City, MO to Troy Raymond and Mary Ellen (Watson) Maggard. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1975 before going on to receive his Bachelor's Degree from William Jewell College in 1981. Mr. Maggard enjoyed spending time outdoors, playing his guitar, sailing, bicycling and visiting national parks taking in nature. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Bob loved his girls! Mr. Maggard was employed by Jack Henry and Associates as a Security Systems Analyst. Mr. Maggard is survived by his wife Angela (Smith) Maggard; daughters Briana, Audrey, Ashley and Cassandra; granddaughter Scarlett; brother Donald Maggard; sisters Linda Droste and husband Harry, Nancy Jones and husband Jerry, Susan Mercer and husband Dale; and by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Troy and Mary. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements; Speaks Suburban Chapel) Published in Kansas City Star from January 14 to January 15, 2010

-------------- Be part of the Reunion If You Like -----------

Okay -- why? Here you can enter your stuff directly onto the web page from your PC. Others can see it - so be kind.

How? (NOTE: Do not give anyone except classmates our passwords.)

Step 1. Go to our Class of 65 homepage http://www.WilliamChrismanHighSchool.com/classes/1965/index.shtml.

Step 2. Scroll down to the "Members Only" navigation button and click on it.

Step 3. You should then be asked to login to the Members Only area. Your User ID is "XXXXXX" and your password is "XXXXXX" Note these are case sensitive.

Step 4. You then arrive at the Members Only Home page where you can select to go to the Guestbook or the e-mail list or the Classes of 65 forums. If you select either the Guestbook or the List of who is on our e-mail list - you simply go there. If you select to go to the Classes of 65 forums - see Step 5.

Step 5. To get into the forum area you must first register. Make sure you can remember your user ID and password or write them down. You will need them each time you visit the forums.

Step 6. You will then see two forums - the first one is an admin forum only I care about. So, click on the second one the Classes of 65 forum and when you do, you will get a message telling you that you must enter this forum's password to view it or post comments. This password is "XXXXXX". It is case sensitive.

Step 7. You will then be taken to the Classes of 65 Topics Index Page. Click on whichever topic interests you. If you wish to reply to someone else's entry, click on reply. If you want to start a new topic, click on add topic. Step 8. Please logout when you are through. Sorry, for the moment I have not been able to give you a back link, so keep your IDs and passwords handy.

Well, this is a far cry from perfect, but what is hoped this will accomplish is give you a chance to speak up and take part so that we have a fantastic 45th Reunion. That is the goal!

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That is all until the next planning meeting!
Cecil

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