Camilla reports that Liam, her special Grandson, fell off of the monkey bars at school this week and fell right on his right wrist. He has a buckle fracture on the wrist and must wear a cast on it for about the next 3 weeks or so.
Camilla says that Liam is in a little pain but his Mom (Camilla's Daughter-Wendy) tried to explain to Liam that the wrist was just swollen inside the cast and the pain would soon subside. She says once he gets to school he would surely forget the pain as he would be the celebrity for the day and everyone would be waiting in line to sign the cast.
Take Care Liam, those ole breaks are not fun for sure and hopefully these next few weeks will pass quickly for you and that wrist will be as good as new. We are all thinking of you daily.
October 23, 2008
October 22, 2008
Bill Roberts
Bill reports yet another fun weekend on his trusty ole Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Seems as if he and 35 Harley riders rode down I-95 to the Daytona Speedway for the "Biketoberfest". They stayed most of the day at the Speedway looking through all the tents of new bikes and all the parts they could buy to add on to their bikes.
On Oct. 24-26 Bill will attend the Florida State HOG Rally in Cocoa Beach, Florida. It's about a 150 mile ride for Bill and he will be staying at the Holiday Inn on the Atlantic Ocean. He will go on a tour of Cape Canaveral Space Center since he has never been there before and is really looking forward to that.
On Nov. 27th Florida has a Rod Run at the Daytona Speedway called the Turkey Rod. A few guys from Shreveport, Johnny Petty, Jarvis Bounds and James Churchman will bring their cars down for the 3 day show. That should be a fun time for all of them and that will be the last ride for the year for Bill.
Goodness Bill, what will you do for fun then? Just work on the ole Harley and get it ready for the rides of 2009 I bet. Thanks for reporting all the fun rides this year.
Seems as if he and 35 Harley riders rode down I-95 to the Daytona Speedway for the "Biketoberfest". They stayed most of the day at the Speedway looking through all the tents of new bikes and all the parts they could buy to add on to their bikes.
On Oct. 24-26 Bill will attend the Florida State HOG Rally in Cocoa Beach, Florida. It's about a 150 mile ride for Bill and he will be staying at the Holiday Inn on the Atlantic Ocean. He will go on a tour of Cape Canaveral Space Center since he has never been there before and is really looking forward to that.
On Nov. 27th Florida has a Rod Run at the Daytona Speedway called the Turkey Rod. A few guys from Shreveport, Johnny Petty, Jarvis Bounds and James Churchman will bring their cars down for the 3 day show. That should be a fun time for all of them and that will be the last ride for the year for Bill.
Goodness Bill, what will you do for fun then? Just work on the ole Harley and get it ready for the rides of 2009 I bet. Thanks for reporting all the fun rides this year.
October 20, 2008
Marvin Jones
Marvin is in the woods again for hunting season which started in AR a week ago. He is at his deer camp near Monticello, AR, which is about 125 miles SE of Little Rock. He goes there every year for his hunting time.
The first week was bow season and Marvin shot one deer at about 35 yards, but it got away. He found the remains a few days later, but never found his arrow. Then muzzle loading season began and he shot another deer with his muzzle loader at about 60 yards. But it also got away. There is another week left of muzzle loader season and then Marvin gets a 3 week break before modern gun season opens in late November. Marvin hopes to bring home the meat for sure at that time.
Marvin hopefully you'll shoot one in November that you can find. Good game hunting 2008 to you. Be very careful climbing those deer stands with that new knee of yours. We know nothing can stop you with that hunting.
The first week was bow season and Marvin shot one deer at about 35 yards, but it got away. He found the remains a few days later, but never found his arrow. Then muzzle loading season began and he shot another deer with his muzzle loader at about 60 yards. But it also got away. There is another week left of muzzle loader season and then Marvin gets a 3 week break before modern gun season opens in late November. Marvin hopes to bring home the meat for sure at that time.
Marvin hopefully you'll shoot one in November that you can find. Good game hunting 2008 to you. Be very careful climbing those deer stands with that new knee of yours. We know nothing can stop you with that hunting.
Jim and Beth Green Kern
Our Congratulations to Jim and Beth again on the arrival of Grandbaby # 4 little Marcus Dalton Kern born to their son Christopher and his wife Abbie on October 16,2008. They just welcomed Grandbaby # 3 in July and now little Marcus made his appearance in the family.
Beth and Jim have 3 Children and 4 Grandchildren now. Beth says the family is really starting to grow which makes her and Jim so very happy. She says all this newly added family will surely keep her busy at Birthday time and Christmas time.
Beth and Jim we all send Love and Best Wishes to you both and the new parents on the arrival of Marcus Dalton. May God Bless him with a good life in the years to come.
Beth and Jim have 3 Children and 4 Grandchildren now. Beth says the family is really starting to grow which makes her and Jim so very happy. She says all this newly added family will surely keep her busy at Birthday time and Christmas time.
Beth and Jim we all send Love and Best Wishes to you both and the new parents on the arrival of Marcus Dalton. May God Bless him with a good life in the years to come.
October 19, 2008
Jim and Beth Green Kern
Congratulations to Beth and Jim on the arrival of their new granddaughter, Katie Marie Kern, born on July 7, 2008 to their son James and his wife Christine.
Katie is 3 months old now and Beth says she is as cute as a button and so , so sweet with big ole blue eyes. She is sitting up in her walker now and beginning to smile and notice the family.
Beth and Jim we all send love and good wishes to the family on the arrival of Katie Marie Kern. May the Good Life be hers in the years to come.
Katie is 3 months old now and Beth says she is as cute as a button and so , so sweet with big ole blue eyes. She is sitting up in her walker now and beginning to smile and notice the family.
Beth and Jim we all send love and good wishes to the family on the arrival of Katie Marie Kern. May the Good Life be hers in the years to come.
Mrs. Edith Bailey Barisas
If someone approached you and asked if you could remember back 78 years to the year 1930, to the fall of that year, when you were a Senior at Fair Park High School on Greenwood Road in Shreveport, LA, could you actually remember any of the details?
Edith Bailey Barisas, the President of Fair Park's first graduating class in 1931, was asked that very question and at 93 years young she was ever so happy to share her experiences just like those memories were yesterday instead of yesteryear.
I had the great pleasure of talking to Ms. Edith and asking her a few questions about her experiences at Fair Park High School and some questions about life in general. Bill Scott, creator of our 1961 class web site, came across folks who knew Ms. Edith and inquired if we could interview her about her days at Fair Park High.
We were given permission to do so and Bill asked if I would make the call and do the write up of the discussion. I was happy to do so and even more excited to talk to Ms. Edith about her life experiences.
I contacted Ms. Edith by telephone on a cool October day and after talking to her for over an hour I knew she had to be a former English teacher. Her sharp wit was extremely admirable, and her words were impeccable, soft, and assuring.
Ms. Edith recalled that her first job was at 14 years of age and she worked at the Woolworth Department Store. She loved her job working the candy counter. Money was a big factor in those days and Ms. Edith was so happy for her big pay check of $1.50 for working 8 hours on Saturdays. To her, she was doing well and had money in her pocket. Never mind the hours she had to put in for the pay.
That was during the Great Depression. Even with the scare of today's job market in the year 2008, Ms. Edith recalls what a real depression was like in those difficult years around 1930 to 1932. She said that unless you lived in those days you would not really know what the word "Depression" really means.
Many of the young men who went to Fair Park with Ms. Edith did not graduate because they had to leave school to find work to help support their families. She remembers those hard times, yet she clearly recalls the good times from those years as well.
Ms. Edith's last trip to a Fair Park class reunion was in 1991 when she and her husband, Mr. Bernard Barisas, attended her 60th class reunion in Shreveport. There were quite a few that attended the reunion and a good time was had by everyone.
While in town, she and Mr. Bernard got to tour Centenary College where she went to college. She also graduated from LSU in Baton Rouge with her Masters Degree in English in 1936.
Ms. Edith shared a story that she considers funny now, but it wasn't funny at the time. She spent the summer after her senior year at Fair Park working before she headed to college in the fall. When college started she had saved $27.00 for her tuition and school books. She was really excited about having that much money saved for college.
Ms. Edith recalls that in her senior year at Fair Park the Principal was Mr. Ward, a very nice man. Mr. Alberson became the Principal after Mr. Ward and Mr. Herron became the Vice Principal. Ms. Edith recalled that Mr. Alberson lived east of the school. One day his house caught fire. He not only lost his home that day, but he also lost his wife in the fire. That was a very emotional time for everyone at the school, and a situation that Ms. Edith will never forget.
Ms. Edith and her husband Mr. Bernard taught school at Fair Park during the years 1939-1941. She taught English and Mr. Bernard taught Industrial Arts. She remembers that she and another teacher at Fair Park, Mr. Charles Ravenna, climbed the stairs together every day to get to their third floor classrooms in "The Penthouse" area of the school. Mr. Ravenna taught in the classroom across the hall from Ms. Edith and during class changes they always enjoyed chatting with each other. Mr. Ravenna later became an Assistant Principal at Byrd High School.
Ms. Edith has tried to keep in contact with a few friends from Fair Park during the past 78 years. Ms. Sally Hargrove was a good friend for years, and Sally's husband was Woody Hargrove. He was the Commercial Arts teacher at Fair Park for a time, but later opened an insurance company with his son Bill Hargrove. Their business was very successful for many years. Ms. Edith's last visit with Ms. Sally was in Shreveport in 1997.
There is another class member that Ms. Edith remembers very well. Her name is Hazel Daniels. As far as Ms. Edith remembers, Ms. Daniels is still living and should be in her 90's also. She never married and was a music teacher all her life. The last Ms. Edith heard, Ms. Daniels was in a nursing home in Shreveport.
Ms. Edith was married for many, many years to Mr. Bernard Barisas and they were blessed to have a son who is a chemistry professor at Colorado State University. Her daughter-in-law is also a professor at the same university. So as you can see the family has had a long line of teachers. Ms. Edith also has 3 grandchildren of whom she is very proud.
Ms. Edith and her husband traveled our beautiful country for many years after they retired. However, in 1995 tragedy struck this kind lady's life. A drunk driver crashed into the car Ms. Edith was driving and Mr. Bernard was killed. Some of the twinkle in Ms. Edith eyes left her when she lost her dear husband and companion after all those beautiful years together.
After talking to Ms. Edith that amazing hour and jotting down some of the above facts (of which I hope I have the dates correct and excuse me if I don't) I believe that Ms. Edith is younger in mind and body than I am at the age of 65. I can tell you for a fact that not only is she a smart and classy lady, but has that little wit about her that I so admire. She has so many qualities that I can only pray I will attain in the years to come. Ms. Edith even apologized to me for not remembering more of the details from 78 years ago and her memories of Fair Park High School.
What an amazing lady to have a conversation with at this time in my life. My only regret was not being able to sit across the table from Ms. Edith and listen to this truly elegant lady tell about her life and her memories of Fair Park High School.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY in March 2009 to Ms. Edith on her 94th birthday. May you have many more happy and healthy birthdays to come. Another year of memories for you to remember and pass on.
Our Alma Mater Fair Park High School and the First Class President, Ms. Edith Bailey Barisas. How great was that telephone conversation. One I will not soon forget!
Many thanks to Bill Scott for giving me the opportunity to listen to the voice of yesteryear tell about her life and our school, Fair Park High School, some 78 years later. Amazing !!! It was really hard to write this story. I can't find enough eloquent words to describe this uniquely beautiful soul.
MS. EDITH BAILEY BARISAS. God Bless Her Always!
Pat Hayes Smay
Pat reports that her Mother, Betty Hayes fell this past week and broke her left elbow after a terrible fall on the floor at home . Pat spent most of last Thursday in the emergency room at Schumpert Hospital with her Mom having the elbow set back in place.
Pat said Ms. Betty kept a good outlook through the whole ordeal and for anyone that knows Ms. Betty you can just see her having the elbow set and wanting to go home at the same time. She is a very gracious lady indeed. Not wanting to put others out at any time.
Pat and Ms. Betty please know that our thoughts and prayers are with both of you at this time and now that the arm is wrapped up good and tight may the pain be less. May the healing start and the arm be good as new very soon. God Bless Ms. Betty.
Pat said Ms. Betty kept a good outlook through the whole ordeal and for anyone that knows Ms. Betty you can just see her having the elbow set and wanting to go home at the same time. She is a very gracious lady indeed. Not wanting to put others out at any time.
Pat and Ms. Betty please know that our thoughts and prayers are with both of you at this time and now that the arm is wrapped up good and tight may the pain be less. May the healing start and the arm be good as new very soon. God Bless Ms. Betty.
October 16, 2008
Eugene and Carol Blake
Eugene reports that he is recovering nicely from his latest right shoulder surgery. He says that the surgeon really did a lot of cleaning up with the surgery. He repaired his rotor cuff and also cleaned up a bone spur that had been causing him lots of pain for a long time. So hopefully in a little while to come the shoulder will be as good as new.
Eugene also said that Carol had successful cataract surgery on her left eye earlier this week. She already had the same surgery on the right eye last year and she is really doing well with this one also. He says there were no problems with the surgery and the only problem now is Carol can see too good and watches every move he makes behind the wheel of the car. She says her eye sight is twice as good as his now. So watch where you are going Eugene, Carol is watching.
Eugene and Carol may you both continue to recover from the past surgeries and may the future be better for both of you because of them. Keep us posted.
Eugene also said that Carol had successful cataract surgery on her left eye earlier this week. She already had the same surgery on the right eye last year and she is really doing well with this one also. He says there were no problems with the surgery and the only problem now is Carol can see too good and watches every move he makes behind the wheel of the car. She says her eye sight is twice as good as his now. So watch where you are going Eugene, Carol is watching.
Eugene and Carol may you both continue to recover from the past surgeries and may the future be better for both of you because of them. Keep us posted.
October 14, 2008
Jerry, Holly and Brenda Broome French
The class would like to send our heartfelt sympathy to the French family on the loss of Jerry's oldest sister this past week. She was a beloved sister, sister in law and aunt to the French family. This was a great loss to all of them.
May she rest in Peace now and may the French family know that each of you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
May she rest in Peace now and may the French family know that each of you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
October 08, 2008
Jackie Jones
Jackie Jones planned an 87th Birthday party for his Mom , Edith Murray, at the Macaroni Grille at noon on Oct. 8th. He invited a few friends to surprise his Mom and they all had a wonderful meal together and also had a great time talking about Ms. Edith's past 87 years. Ms. Edith even got to enjoy chocolate birthday cake the restaurant surprised her with and she kindly shared with the group. She still drives her own car and lives alone at her age. How many folks can say that at the ripe ole age of 87!!
Jackie shares the same birth month with his Mom with his birthday being on Oct. 28th which makes his 20 days later and 20 yrs. younger than Ms. Edith.
Happy Birthday Jackie to you and Ms. Edith. October is a good month for both of you. May you both have many more happy and healthy birthdays to come. God Bless!
Jackie shares the same birth month with his Mom with his birthday being on Oct. 28th which makes his 20 days later and 20 yrs. younger than Ms. Edith.
Happy Birthday Jackie to you and Ms. Edith. October is a good month for both of you. May you both have many more happy and healthy birthdays to come. God Bless!
October 07, 2008
October Birthdays
Happy Birthday to the class of 1961 folks with October birthdays.
Sharon McClain Carter- Oct. 5
Bruce Deville- Oct. 17
Dinah Netherton Grissom-Oct. 17
Gordon Ferguson-Oct. 27
Jackie Jones- Oct. 28
May each of you have many more Happy Birthdays to come.
Sharon McClain Carter- Oct. 5
Bruce Deville- Oct. 17
Dinah Netherton Grissom-Oct. 17
Gordon Ferguson-Oct. 27
Jackie Jones- Oct. 28
May each of you have many more Happy Birthdays to come.
September Birthdays
Happy Birthday to the class of 1961 folks with September birthdays
Becky Odom Goodwin-Sept. 7
Betty Sims Rose- Sept. 16
Sue Judd Ross- Sept. 17
Judy Pace Smith- Sept. 26
Garland Ware Moellenkamp- Sept. 27
Bill Cantrell-Sept. 29
May each of you have many more Happy Birthdays to come.
Becky Odom Goodwin-Sept. 7
Betty Sims Rose- Sept. 16
Sue Judd Ross- Sept. 17
Judy Pace Smith- Sept. 26
Garland Ware Moellenkamp- Sept. 27
Bill Cantrell-Sept. 29
May each of you have many more Happy Birthdays to come.
Billy Jones
Billy wanted to share with the class that he just had a discectomy on his back recently. In short that is just plain ole back surgery and Billy said it was pretty involved and hopefully all will be well when it heals up. He says the healing is a slow process and patience is not one of his better points. He is still at this time in some post op pain but everything seems to be getting better day by day. He'll just have to take it easy for a while yet. He's getting around OK but not jumping through any hoops or having any foot races at this time.
Billy, our thoughts and prayers are with you for a good healing and with no more problems in the future. Those ole backs are nothing to play with at our age. Keep us posted on your recovery OK?
Billy, our thoughts and prayers are with you for a good healing and with no more problems in the future. Those ole backs are nothing to play with at our age. Keep us posted on your recovery OK?
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