06/17/2009
Thanks so much to our wonderful committee for once again, putting together a fun filled weekend for all. Nice to see everyone and see faces that were not there last year. I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful group of friends after all these years. It would not happen without all the hard work of Cindy, Larry, Joyce, Gary, Leslie, Jim (and others) that so faithfully get together each year to pull this off for all of us. Thanks so much. You are all priceless to us. I know there were some people there on Friday that I missed because I arrived so late, hope to see you next year. Looking forward to the get together of 2010. Take care my friends. Hugs to all
Norma Shull,
06/16/2009
As you are seeing we had a really great time. It was great seeing everyone and we hope you guys that were there enjoyed yourself, sounds like you did and we are very glad you did. We really missed all of you that could not attend it was so much fun. The comment was made if you come every year you will eventually see everyone . I had a wonderful time catching up and laughing myself to death at the funnies. I am looking forward to next years gathering. We had two broken legs there dancing in their chairs hahhaha and we hope they are up and going before long. We welcome you comments, we love these things and want you to enjoy yourselves.
We were however sadden to hear about Jill Sandidge and we are all Praying for her quick recovery.
Talk more later and see ya next year
Love to all
Your committee
06/15/2009
These are on Snapfish, they ask you to join but there is no charge. This is the fastest and easiest way to get these to you guys. You all look wonderful. Enjoy and see you soon. Sharron D. Just copy and paste into your browser....
http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=1036226008/a=26503052_26503052/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=snapfish/
Sharron C.
06/15/2009
06/16/2009
Dearest Wayne (especially) and all,
I will take "Drema sure can talk" as a compliment of the highest grade since it comes with much love (I am sure) from the "mouth of the south" ,yourself!!!!!!!Love the pics of Pauline even though I am disappointed you did not choose a distinctive name like mine! Or SheWayne!!I really enjoyed the weekend even though at my age I am thoroughly worn out!And please, before next year, remember I am not anyone's conscience, a preacher, or a total prude. I have lots of fun in my own way --- but I really may take dance lessons before next year!!!! Melanie offered ballet. What do think? Should I give it a whirl!!!!I really had a blast and loved seeing everyone and my THANKS also to the entire planing team. Good job.Love to y'all!Drema
06/15/2009
Well, I can certainly tell that I missed a wonderful gathering. I was so sorry to miss everyone, but have not been this sick for quite some time. Don’t have migraines very often, and when I do, they are usually over in about 24 hours, but this one stayed with me for a very long time and I just couldn’t get myself together enough to come and visit with everyone. However, I am glad to get the video and although Wayne’s partner was a little on the “leggy” side, he did marvelously well and get’s a “10”. My very best wishes to everyone and I am so sorry to have missed you all.
Pat
06/05/2009
Dear PHS Friends,
Your prayers are urgently needed for Sharon Gemmell, Class of '66.
Sharon has got a terrible infection in her leg. They may have to remove her leg. Other the big complication is that her air passage is so scarred from being on a ventilator for weeks and months at a time in the past and the opening is the size of a pencil. If they put her on a ventilator for surgery on her leg they may not be able to remove it.
Please pray for healing for Sharon.
Also, please keep in your prayers the family of Roy Myers, Class of '62 who passed away this week.
Roy S. Myers (06-04-2009)
Roy S. Myers of Midlothian, Va. died May 27 of Lou Gehrig's disease. He was born Dec. 16, 1942 in Pulaski. Roy was the son of Jesse S. Myers and Lilly Surratt Myers. He was a graduate of Pulaski High School. Roy was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife Faye, and three sons Rocky, Greg and Shawn; as well as four granddaughters. Roy was retired from DuPont in Richmond. It was his request to be cremated.
In God's Name we pray. Amen
06/01/2009
COME JOIN US
Member-Member-Guest
SUMMER GALA DANCE - June 12, 2009 from 8:00pm - 12:00am
"Magic Moments Band"
All your favorite beverages and delicious snacks provided by Pulaski Country Club.
Advance tickets only - guest $20 per person - mail to Magic Moments Band c/o Bobby Nash 5604 Thornspring Church Road, Dublin Va 24084. Tickets can be purchased from the Pro Shop at the Pulaski Country Club.
Questions call: 540-980-5851 Pro Shop or Bobby Nash 540-980-3533
05-24-2009
Good afternoon to all, hope everyone is well and happy.
I got several inquiries yesterday from Wayne Hodges about our upcoming event. Evidently I have not been clear on our schedule of upcoming events. Also I have had several request for who is coming. I cannot tell you that exactly. This is so informal. I am going to try and list who have responded with yes and planning on it. That will be the last thing at the end of this. Please If I add someone that is not coming or leave someone off that is I apologize. I feel I let everyone down by not keeping a list. But when we do not have to account for money, buy stuff etc. we are not so good at bookkeeping and Joyce is our banker and better at it than I am.
What I want to make sure everyone understands is all events are at the Elks Club, downtown Pulaski.
Friday Afternoon
Meet and Greet Friday from 6 until when ever. Ordering Pizza, but you can bring a snack if you wish. Please bring your drink. Ice and cups provided
Saturday afternoon:
Social from 2 until 6.
Pot Luck Dinner at 6 and Social after dinner bring and dish and drink. Hot dogs provided if you don’t do hot dogs bring what you wish
Golf : Contact Jim Kelly
Some of us are planning on attending Claytor Lake Festival Saturday Morning Meet at the beach area sit and visit or take in the crafts your choice.
Ok now if some of you ladies wish to play, (no ladies have expressed interest to me), hopefully you have contacted Jim Kelly if you wish to play he is handling tee times etc. I have not played in years, no clubs even now , my health will not allow me 9 holes.
The motel rates: I have a range from $79-$84 depends on how many we get. Right now I count 4 or 5 rooms so I believe it will be $79 a night. AARP rate Glenn is $94 hahahhahah.
If I can get the exact # I will confirm the rate on Tuesday. Bill we do have confirmation you are booked there, will get the reduced rate if we get enough to qualify for the reduced rate.
Now I have to cut this very short, I have been summons to a meeting in about 10 minutes , plus leaving early for the holiday.
This is off the top of my head, I know I may have added a tentative one and left a positive one off. But we are planning on a great turn out. So many cannot commit until the last moment. I am gong to make a list next time. I am just not organized enough. I never thought about needing one.
Short List
- Danny Phillips/Wife
- Bill Flint
- Pete Rake
- Kelly Schrader
- Sharon Davis Callahan
- Diane Chaffin Ratcliff
- Joyce Gray./Kenneth
- Doug Grantham/Shirley
- Larry GIlmore/Theda
- Tom Crockett/Linda
- LT King/Bobbie
- Glenn Stone
- Norma Shull
- Sharon Altizer
- Susan Rhudy/Jeff
- Leslie Turpin
- Buddy Chrisley
- Brenda Hall Powers/ Billy
- Brenda Wilson Lyons/Raymond
- Penny Cruff Bess
- Jim Kelly/Catherine
- John Kirby/Susan
- Gary Cox/Glenna
- Wayne Hodges
- Peggy Ritter Dalton
- Jonda and Larry Taylor
- Linda Rupe Pittman
- Margaret Sage Guy
- Pat Buckner Thompson
- Drema HageeO’dell
- Chipper McMillian
- Mark Robinson
- Tim Gress
This list , along with whoever else will show up... Let me know if I have left you off by mistake
Cindy Fanning
05-07-2009
I wanted also to let everyone know that Mark Robinson has fell and broken his leg. Sounds like he really did a job on himself and he is not feeling well at all. Thought you might want to send him a note, phone call or e-mail. I am giving you his address etc.
This brought up something I have forgotten to mention in all my e-mail’s on the gathering. The Elks does have an elevator . The entrance is on Washington Ave. Will have a ribbon or something to help for those of us that have heart problems, bad legs etc. breathing problems you know the regular stuff hahahahha. not that at our age we would hahhahahha.
Here is Marks info.
Mark Robinson\
5572 Thronspring Road
Pulaski, Va. 24301
Phone: 540-980-3877
MROBINSON@WIREDOG.COM (I THINK) HAHAHAH
Love to all
Cindy Fanning
05-07-2009
When: June 12 & 13th
WHERE: Pulaski Elks Club
This year we are going to do a Meet and Greet on Friday night at the Elks Club from 6:00 P.M. until when ever. Bring your own snack food and drink and join us. We will be sending out for pizza.
Then Saturday we will be meeting for a Social from 2 p.m. Until approx 6 p.m. Then a pot luck dinner Then socialize the rest of the evening.
Larry Gilmore will be providing hot dogs for our pot luck. If hot dogs are not your thing then bring what you wish and a side dish or just bring a side dish. Paper products and condiments will be provided by Larry also. Please bring your drink of choice. We understand some of you travelers have a hard time with dishes, chips or anything is fine.
This is a casual event. No muss no fuss. We will be there. So come to all of just what you can. We understand sometimes you cannot make everything. We just want to see as many people as we can
It is only 4 weeks away if you know you are coming and have not responded please do so now so we can have a ball park for the dogs. If you have responded to the positive we have you down.
Please do not hesitate to come if you did not notify us. We will have plenty of food and we understand sometimes you cannot make a decision until the last minute. We are having a great response and we are going to miss those of you that cannot make it. Again very informal and we will have plenty of food.
The guys are looking to have a golf game, so contact Jim Kelly he is helping get that together (see e-mail below) I think some of us that do not do golf are going to take in the Claytor Lake festival Saturday morning if anyone is interested let me know.
We have already had several tell us they are making plans on being there. Danny Phillips from Texas, Bill Flint from Indiana, Kelly Schrader, Wayne Hodges & Pete Rakes from Carolina. Sharon Davis, (GEORGIA?) We have many from Roanoke, Charlottesville, Richmond and other areas of Virginia to the positive. Linda Rupe Pittman, Margaret Sage Guy, Glenn Stone, Norma Shull, many Pulaski/Dublin to the positive so it sounds great there are many more that I cannot add. No room unless I go 3 or 4 pages hahahah
One thing I do not have is spouses or friends coming with you, let us know if they are coming for the food count.
Call an old high school buddy and meet us there. !! We are the best under Heaven the Class of 67!!!!!!
Your Committee:
Larry Gilmore : Tgilmore@PCVA.us
Gary Cox: gcx@psknet.com
Joyce Gray: Kenjo101@comcast.net
Herman Hearn: gtchearn@aol.com
Cindy Fanning: Cindy.Fanning@eaglepicher.com Cell: 540-354-4300/540-394-3220 Home
Susan Bain: sbain@wiredog.com
Jim Kelly: JKelly48@verizon.net
Doug Grantham: 540-980-1115
Leslie Turpin:
Cindy Fanning
03-24-2009
PULASKI HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1967 SUMMER GATHERING
WHEN; Friday, June 12, & Saturday June 13, 2009
WHERE; Pulaski Elks Club
We are looking forward to seeing everyone again. This year we are going to do a Meet and Greet on Friday night at the Elks Club from 6:00 P.M. until when ever. Bring your own food and drink and join us. We will be sending out for pizza. Then Saturday we will be meeting for a Social from 2 until 6 and then have a pot luck dinner at 6 until when ever.
Larry Gilmore is doing his wonderful Hot Dogs for our pot luck on Saturday. He does a great job
We are open for anything that weekend. Some of you guys may want to schedule a golf game. Some may want to take in the lake in our spare time. We are up to that also.
We just want to see everyone and have fun
Please let us hear from you a little closer to the time so we can have a ball park figure for the Hot Dogs.
Your Committee:
Larry Gilmore : Tgilmore@PCVA.us
Gary Cox: gcx@psknet.com
Joyce Gray: Kenjo101@comcast.net
Herman Hearn: gtchearn@aol.com
Cindy Fanning: Cindy.Fanning@eaglepicher.com Cell: 540-354-4300/540-394-3220 Home
Susan Bain: sbain@wiredog.com
Jim Kelly: JKelly48@verizon.net
Doug Grantham: 540-980-1115
Leslie Turpin:
03-22-2009
Mona sent me a message on Classmates but she was no longer a member when I saw it 6-8 weeks later and I could not contact her as I do not know married name? I left a phone message at home of 64 class or Reunion president named Ed in Northern VA, but I have lost the message and phone number .
If you could get this message to someone in class of 1964 that may have addresses or contacts, I would appreciate. Mona was a friend of my brother and I in Jr. High in Greenville, MS when I was 12-13 years old.Thanks, RichRichard S. McGraw
5647 Parkhaven Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Home 225-753-4678
Cell 573-8726
email: drachir53@aol.com
03-22-2009
Hi,
My name is Janice Collins Nunn. I went to Pulaski High in the late sixties, I never graduated with my class of 1972, but I am looking for an old friend, her name is Debbie Ferris. If anyone has info on her I would appreciated it. My email gnunn@carolina.rr.comThank you
02-27-2009
Hello All,
Hope everyone is doing well. Let me hear from some of you.
The reunion committee needs to hear from you guys on the 2nd weekend in June. We want to have as many people in attendance as possible. We had said at our last gathering we would make the 2nd weekend the Class of 67 week.
Is this weekend still ok with everyone? Just give me a maybe if you might can still make it. There is never going to be a time that everyone can make it. I was just trying to see how many of us are still on board for that weekend.
Venue is undetermined at this point. We are working on it. Had our first meeting, should no something more difinite in a couple weeks. If this weekend is good and you are planning on still coming let me know. This is not a commitment, none can do that. This is a feel we need to get before we proceed with plans for the gathering.
We are welcoming ideas of what you would like to do. Don’t forget now this is a pot luck type event when making suggestions. We may can pursuade Larry and crew to do the dogs again.
let me get a preliminary head count. Cindy.Fanning@EaglePicher.com
thanks
Cindy
02-16-2009
I just sent an e-mail requesting Prayers for Joyce Gray’s brother-in-law, Mike. The Dear sweet guy passed this morning early. Mike has 3 lovely daughters and a brother, Mother and Julie and the rest of this family. I am an extended family member in that family. Mike was a quiet soft spoken guy and lots of fun and left us way to soon.
Please keep them in your Prayers.
Cindy
Cindy Fanning
02-16-2009
Hey Folks,
I have a correction of my email this morning.....Magic Moments web site is this www.magicmomentsband.net
Also, has anyone gotten an update on Sonny Cain? Many people have asked and I don't have anything to tell them.
Have a prayer request from Rudy Rash, Class of 74 who really needs our prayers. Rudy writes:
Prayer request:
I have another (2nd) spinal tap, a.k.a. lumbar puncture, scheduled for this Tuesday, February 17th at Roanoke Memorial Hospital to determine the spinal fluid pressure in my nervous system, especially around my optic nerves, to see if my MS is affecting my vision. The docs are also planning to examine the spinal fluid and my blood for any changes in MS factors. MS induced vision problems can lead to blindness so I'm asking everyone to pray that the tests find my spinal and brain fluid pressure to be normal and that the MS is not affecting my vision.
Unfortunately, since I was last on here I fell down the steps in my house when my legs decided to quit leading to a painful but fixable spinal compression injury known as spinal stenosis. After 9 months of physical therapy I'm proud to announce that I've given rebirth to my ability to walk!! (Gota keep a sense of humor in these situations). Now that I am able to walk with a cane I hope to resume my voyage to Johns Hopkins for both MS and rheumatoid arthritis evaluation and treatment recommendations. Speaking of humor I've invented a new name in honor of my two illness (MS and arthritis): Ms. Arthur, she's one b-t-h that you definately don't want moving in with you. I better end my humor at this point, after all this is a prayer request.
Rudy Rash '74
Never give up, never surrender, never lay down and never ever not get up.
Thank goodness for the power of prayer and for all our PHS friends who are praying.
Peace, Jill
02-09-2009
Hey Folks,
Note from Brenda Hall Powers telling us about the passing of her mother. Brenda, you are in our prayers.
I just wanted to let you know my mother passed away on January 21st.
Rosa Nicewander Hall (01-23-2009)
Rosa Nicewander Hall, 81, of Pulaski died Wednesday morning Jan. 21,
2009 in the Pulaski Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Bland County, Va. on April 2, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Nicewander, Sr. and Lelia Blance Thompson Nicewander. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Andrew Jackson (Bubby) Nicewander, Jr., and a sister, Alene Stowers and her husband, James Garland Hall. She was a member of the Dora Highway Baptist Church and was a retired employee of RAAP. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law Brenda and Bill Powers, Roanoke; three sisters Hazel Beasley, Greensboro, N.C., Dolly Hart, Walnut, Calif., Freeda Brookman, Bethlehem, N.C., nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Rev. Harry Lee Gunter officiating. Burial will follow in the Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Bland County. Visiting will be Friday from the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 12 noon until the service hour.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.
I graduated in 1967 and my husband, Bill Powers graduated in 1963.
Brenda Hall Powers
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Don't forget your tickets for Beach, Blues and Soul at Pulaski Theatre on Feb. 21. www.pulaskitheatre.org
Adding another picture from the Class of '55
Hope you all have a terrific week,
Peace
Jill
02-04-2009
Email Change for the web site....
Note that the new email address to send information to this site is now: TheOrioles@PulaskiHighSchool.com < use this to send information you would like everyone to know about. I will place the NEWS on this forum for you.
I would like to thank all of you that send us information to keep everyone informed.
Dan Phillips - PulaskiHighSchool website dphillips@PulaskiHighSchool.com
Class of 1967
02-03-2009
** High Priority **
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Dear Friends,
Here is some very sad news, especially for the Class of '70. Sandra Kay Duncan (Swatkowski) died on January 30, 2009. Below is her obituary which appeared today in The Southwest Times. As you may recall, Sandra was the younger sister of Jerry Caldwell Duncan, deceased, Class of 1968.
Sandra Kaye Swatkowski (02-02-2009)
Sandra Kaye Swatkowski, age 56, of Streamwood, Ill., passed away at St.
Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, Ill. on Jan. 30, 2009.
She was born in Pulaski, Va. on May 2,1952 to the late Margaret and Bert Duncan. She attended Pulaski County High School and graduated in 1970.
Sandra excelled for many years in her work as an office manager and mother. Sandra is survived by her husband, Daniel, Streamwood, Ill.; their daughter and her husband, Kristy and David Schneider; one grandchild, Jordan Schneider, Lexington, Ky.; one sister and her husband, Faye and Mack Saunders, Hiwassee, Va.; and her father-in-law, Leonard Swatkowski, Streamwood, Ill. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, many friends, and three pets, Odie, Lacie and Dexter. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Margaret and Bert Duncan, and her brother, Jerry Duncan.
There will be a grave side memorial service in Pulaski, Va. with Pastor Johnny Howlett officiating. Friends and family of Sandra are welcome to attend. Following the memorial, a lunch will be held to celebrate Sandra’s life at a nearby family home. Please contact Kristy Schneider at schneider1029@hotmail.com for details.
02-03-2009
Good Morning PHS Grads and Friends,
One up date from the other day. Little baby Samuel is holding his own. He is on a ventilator but getting regular room air, not extra oxygen.
I have received another prayer request from Pat Corvin, Class of 70.
Will you also add Florence Corvin, mother of Pat Corvin, '70, who has been in the hospital for the past 2 months due to complications following hip surgery. She really needs prayers now.
Many thanks and blessings to you,
Pat (Corvin) Caron
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Can't remember if I told you about the next fantastic event at the Pulaski Theatre. On Sat. Feb. 21st we are having 3 great groups. Bobby Nash and Magic Moments will be bringing some beach and 60 music (2 of the members are Bobby and Joe Weddle, class of '65); also George Penn, Class of '66...formerly from the TruTones...brings his newest blues group ( http://www.creamofthecropbluesband.com/Site/Welcome.html). Opening will be a group of men..some from Pulaski some not..who bring us some really great soul from the 50's and 60's. It is going to be a fantastic night. Tickets can be purchased in advanced for $10 at Coffee Buy the Book (old Martin's store) or by Pay Pal on www.pulaskitheatre.org The doors open at 6 pm (tickets at the door at $12 each) and the show begins at 7.
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I pulled out some old newspapers that Johnny Howlett's mother had saved. Thought I would scan some and send them out every few days. Hope you enjoy them.
the first lot will be pictures from the great Class of 1955. Enjoy
Peace,
JillHere's More
Good Evening PHS Friends,
Should have given you some information this morning...but forgot. However, it gives me a chance to send out another picture from the Class of '55.
First of all the web site for Magic Moments is www.magicmomentsband.net
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Mike Vordo from the Class of '69 wrote asking for email addresses or real addresses or phone numbers of members of the class. If you know of someone from this class how about sending their name and email address to Mike mrvordo@jetbroadband.com
Reunion is set for October 9&10. We are trying to get a block of tickets to a PCHS home football game Friday night, so that we can all sit together, and hopefully party together after the game.
Saturday afternoon/early evening, a special surprise at the newly renovated Pulaski Theater.
Saturday, night dancing and more mingling at the Pulaski Women's club.
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Hear from Greg and Fran Rooker (He's Class of '65).
Some of you may know of their daughter Stephanie who is a professional singer in NY. Stephanie and her band are going to be appearing at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke on Friday, March 27th at
8pm. Theyll be sharing some great new songs, and opening for the amazing
jazz singer Rene` Marie.
Fran writes:
If youve not been to the Jefferson Center, attending performances there is
quite a treat!
Its a beautiful venue, theres plenty of parking, and a cash bar is
available before performances and at intermission. Tickets are on sale
right now, and you may either purchase on line at www.jeffcenter.org or call
toll-free 1-866-345-2550. Tickets run from $16 to $26.
If you are interested in attending I have more information concerning the trip. Contact me. You can also check out Stephanie at several web sites
http://www.stephanierooker.com/live/
http://cdbaby.com/cd/stephanierooker Jill
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=48893609
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I just received another prayer request.
Jill,
Would you also add Darnell Mitchell, husband of Virginia Grubb Mitchell, class of '68 to our high school prayer list. He had cancer surgery on Jan. 25. Had a real tough time and has not shown too much progress, although, he is at home now. Plus, I was already disabled from work injuries, and I was rear ended in a MVA last Friday afternoon coming home from Roanoke Hospital, where I had been sitting with my husband all week. The impact just shook me up a little and re-injured my previous problems. So far, I am getting along as well as can be expected.
God is good all the time and I know He is watching over me! Thanks!
Love, Prayer and Peace,
Virginia G. Mitchell
Our prayers are with you and Darnell, Virginia.
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Our sympathies are with Nora Woolwine Wisham, Class of '61 whose mother passed away last week.
Erma Poff Woolwine (01-30-2009)
Erma Poff Woolwine, 91, of Pulaski, Va. and Asheville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2009. She was predeceased by her husband, John H. "Jack" Woolwine, and eight brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Nora Mae "Woolie" and Bob Wisham, of Asheville, N.C., and a sister and brother-in-law, Dot and Gil Yates, of Dunwoody, Ga. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Erma was a long-time active member of the First Baptist Church of Pulaski. Over the years, she worked in various office administrative positions at Cavalier Supply, WPUV Radio, and First United Methodist Church. She was the Rental Manager for Carriage Hill Apartments when she retired. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Jan. 29th at 2:00 p.m. at the Stevens Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Interment will be at Highland Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1652, Pulaski, Va. 24301. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.
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PHS Friends, I am not all this forgetful...some of this news came in as I was writing this email.
Peace to all of you,
Jill
02-01-2009
Dear PHS Friends,
I have 2 prayer requests.
The first is from Barbara Riggle Cain, Class of '71 for her husband Sonny Cain, Class of '62
Jill, Would you please let our Pulaski High friends know and keep my husband Sherman (Sonny) Cain, Class of 1962, in their prayers. He has been diagonsed with three massess...one in his colon, one in his left lung and one in the left ocipital lobe of his brain. He will be admitted to Roanoke Memorial tomorrow to find the exact protocol. We have been going back and forth for the last month. Faith and prayers mean so much!!
Thanks!! Barbara Cain
The other is for the grandson of Rodney Carlos Cook, Class of '61. Rodney's oldest daughter, Stephanie, gave birth Sat. 4 months early. The baby, Samuel Kraft only weighs 1 lb. something.
We ask our Heavenly Father to please surround both with your Holy Healing Spirit. Amen
01-30-2009
Dear PHS Friends,
More sad news to report. Warren Alley, Class of '61 passed away unexpectedly yesterday at his home in Pulaski. Our sympathies are with his family.![[]](http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/images/spacer.gif)
Obituaries
Warren Reed Alley
(January 31, 1943 - January 29, 2009)
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Warren Reed Alley, age 65, beloved father and grandfather passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009 at his home.
Born January 31, 1943 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Claude Swanson Alley and Golden Ora Gallimore Alley. One brother, Roger Carlton Alley also preceded him in death. Warren was a 1961 graduate of Pulaski County High School and a 1967 graduate of Virginia Tech. He retired from IBM with 30 years of service as an Industrial Engineer. He was an avid supporter of Virginia Tech athletics. He loved spending time with his grandchildren; Emme and Ashton, as well as traveling to the beach.
Surviving-
Former Wife- Brenda Kay Burke – Raleigh, NC,
Daughters & Son-in-law- Sarah Elizabeth & Brent Alan Niswander – Wake Forest, NC Stacey Katherine Alley – Raleigh, NC.,
2 Grandchildren- Emmerson Rose Niswander & Ashton Cole Niswander
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Monday at the First Christian Church, Jefferson Avenue, Pulaski with Rev. Randy Winn officiating. Interment will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made in his memory to - Feed The Children PO Box 36, Oklahoma City, OK 73101
The family will receive friends Monday from 1:00 P.M. until time of service at the Church. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski. http://www.bowerfuneralhome.com/index.cfm
01-24-2009
Hey Folks, I just heard from Carol Sandra Blevins Wendt, Class of '68 with some sad news.
Carol writes:
My sister (Evelyn Juanita Trail Wilson) went by Judy Trail Wilson died today. She was a graduate of PHS 1958.
She lived in Salem Virgina. She worked at Roanoke Memorial Hospital until retiring. She also was a nurse at Pulaski Hospital until moving to Salem.
Her Obit should be in the paper the next few days. Memorial Service I believe will be Wednesday of this coming week.
Thank You
Carol Blevins
I know you will join me in keeping Judy's family in your prayers.
Peace,
Jill
01-19-2009
Hey PHS Friends,
I am so pleased that it has warmed up. Last Sat. it was minus 5 in my front yard. Brrrr. I expect some of you were even colder. I have to admit I wouldn't mind one nice snow but then I am ready for spring!!!
I heard from Earl East, Class of '56. Earl writes
Hi Jill, I just wanted to plug Jerry Ratcliffe's book which is now out in all of it's glory. It was difficult to come by in the Charlottesville area this Christmas. I understand that Barnes & Noble ran out a couple of times. It can be ordered from Amazon as this shows. Also I understand Sam's Club and Walmart carry it. Jerry is quiet and shy guy and will not plug it shamelessly as I will. lol Check this link. I gave it to my daughter and son in law who graduated from UVa in the early nintires and they love it or say they do any way. I believe Jerry graduated in the class of '68.
I trust you are well and I read the book Mr. White put out and passed it on the my brothers Jim and Doug. Be well and you are the current "Lou writes Jane" if you remember that column in the Southwest Times many years ago.
Amazon.com: University of Virginia Football Vault: Jerry Ratcliffe: Books
Earl
Jerry Ratcliffe is a PHS grad...Class of '68.
We were sorry to read of the passing of June Ryan Bell, Class of '56. Our prayers are with her family.
We also offer our sympathies to Larry Rogers (Class of 68) whose mother passed away the end of Nov.
It was grand to see so many of you at the Pulaski Theatre events over Christmas. Your support has been wonderful. We have two events scheduled that we want you to know about. The first is this Sat. Greg McDougal is a singer/songwriter from Nashville. After his first child was born with cystic fibrosis he left the music business. Now after 4 children...3 with CF he has come back to the business...singing Christian Country music. Check him out and listen to some of his music at http://www.myspace.com/gregmcdougal Opening for Greg is the choir from Pulaski Church of God (Bob White Blvd). I haven't heard them but I understand they are terrific. come join us. www.pulaskitheatre.org
The next event is Feb. 21st. We are presenting Beach, Blues and Soul. Three bands will present an unforgettable evening of live music at the Pulaski Theatre. On a cold winters night, Magic Moments will bring back memories of warmer days with the beach music of summers past. Representing the blues scene, Ellery and the Cream of the Crop Blues Band will offer a mixed bag of Texas Swing, Austin Shuffle, Virginia Twang, Georgia Soul and New Orleans Funk. Classic soul and R&B sounds from the Traditions will round out this special evening of musical memories.
Tickets go on sale for this special event next week. $10 in advance and $12 at the door.
Stay warm, stay safe.
Peace,
Jill
01-06-2009
Dear PHS Friends,
I hope you all had a blessed Christmas and that the new year will be a "far site better than the last one" (to quote Col. Potter from a MASH episode).
News is a little sparse right now. The theatre is doing well....come join us for the sound of the big Band with the Old Pros this Sat night at 8. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Coffee Buy the Book for $8 or $10 at the door. We are in the process of working out the next series of events but just a quick save the date....Feb. 21. None of you PHS grads are going to want to miss this show. A great big thank you to all of you who have helped out with your donations. We are still under construction (upstairs bathrooms are about to be finished...work starts next on the dressing rooms under the stage...and we are still trying to raise money for sound, lights and movie equipment). Any help you can give is so appreciated. Check the attached PHS challenge list to see which class is ahead. Oh, and I still have DVD's available from the Multi-year reunion...only $5.00 each! That money goes toward the theatre also. www.pulaskitheatre.org
There is a new book out about Pulaski by Lloyd Matthews called Pulaski County, Virginia ~ An Historic & Descriptive Sketch, 1907-2007. It can be purchased at the library for $15 soft cover or $30 hardcover. It is a great companion book for the book Photos of Pulaski by John White. You can get that for 19.99 at Coffee Buy the Book, Walgreens or even from Amazon.com.
The train station is going to be rebuilt like it was!!!! Very good news!
Bill Anderson sent a page from a Pulaski High School yearbook....1929. Bill writes:
Jill,
We have a copy of a 1929 PHS annual...Dianne's dad was a freshman that year, so this was his annual. I have several questions about the annual...one being whether annuals were printed through the 1920s and 1930s, and whether copies are available. I mentioned this to several of our classmates, and bobby Harrell said he has a copy of this one also. One of my favorite pictures was of a very attractive young teacher...Miss Laura Dalton. It is also interesting to see the colleges these teachers attended...one was a Wellesley College graduate. (Mrs. Earl Lange)
I'm attaching one picture I scanned...the girls basketball team.
The team coach was Carl Shufflebarger....many of us remember him from his working at the Southwest Times. A team member was Earle Crabtree.....later to become Mrs. Carl Shufflebarger. Their daughter (Carol) lives here in Kingsport and I learned from her that they later married after she graduated HS. Evidently Mrs. Shufflebarger was the team star...she scored 85 points in one game the year this was taken. (Safe to assume this was the game where the team won 112-17 vs. Radford.)
Bill
Check out the page/picture attached from the yearbook. Can you imagine trying to play basketball with those knee pads on? But aren't those ladies beautiful!
I heard from Steve Roseberry, one of Pulaski's musical shinning stars, from the Class of '65. He can no longer sing but has got 2 of his CD's available if anyone would like them.
The first one is "Steve Roseberry Sings with The London Symphony"
The second is "Steve's Special Sounds", with a mixture of (13)
Christmas, gospel and secular numbers.
I have heard the first one and it is fantastic. I am going to order the second one right now. The price is $18 plus shipping and handling. You can contact Steve at
<wehavetoday@myshorelink.com>
As usual we have suffered some losses with family members and also classmates. Please keep in your prayers the family of Nancy Lovern Bolt, Class of '58 who died 12-24-08. Also, from the Class of '62 Charles Edward Babb passed away. Online condolences may be left at www.heritagefuneral.net
We also extend out sympathies to Leland King, Class of '67 on the death of his father, Stanley Russell King, 79 of Pulaski, VA January 1, 2009. We also remember in our prayers the family of Mary Ella Mays Woolwine, 79, of Pulaski, VA December 28, 2008. Mrs. Woolwine is survived by Lynda, Class of '69, and Jon, Class of '74.
Check out the website for Coffee Buy the Book. This great little coffee/bookstore is located in the old Martin's Pharmacy store next to the theatre.
I know you join me in praying for Peace and Prosperity for all in our world.Name with color indicates it is recent donation and that is reflected in the color of the amount.
Class of ’55 $2,013
Elizabeth R. Meredith
Richard G. Stevens
Anna W. Stiles
Janice W. Whitt
John K. King, Jr
Duane R. Fagg
A.K. Runyon
Rosalie C. Jensen
John L. Vaughan, II
Jo Ann B. Scott
Helen M. Snavely
Olivia F. Manning
J.K. Akers
Hilda J. Alley
Doris B. Padgett
Kyle E. & Joyce H. French
Martha M. & Fred Young
Gayle Long
Harry Hight
Martha Cox Simmerman
Class of ’56 $5,600
Gertrude Davis Thomas
Don McKinney (Has given three times)
Earl East
Becky Stephens Waller in loving memory of Bill Waller
Class of ’58 $5361
Georgia Stoots Compton
Garnett Smith
Betty Hix sold $160 in MYCR DVD’s
Betty and George Duane Hix
Class of ’59 $350
Fred Owen (Aviation Systems)
Violet Powers Nash in memory of Johnny Nash
Class of ’60 $5,215
Patsy Thomas Smith
Joby Tolley Meade
Marvin Conner
John W. Gregory
Class of ’61 $775
Jimmy Cummings
Susan Young Bream
Class of ’62 $350
Ron Hall
Martha Lemons Jackson
Julia Lookabill Oravecz
Class of ’63 $675
Gary Fox
Bob McKinney
Ron Chaffin
Reba Chandler Crawford
Class of ’64 $1600
Linda Mann Babb
Class of ’65 $6425
John White
Gilbert Auto Parts (Frankie Gilbert )
Gail Siglin Moore
Joel Burchett
Melanie Pearce Ondich
Jill Howard Sandidge
Jody Aust Asbury
Charlie Dent
Linda Bassett Hall
Patsy Parks Chaffin
Dotty Cassell Turman
Glennwood (Woody) Lookabill
Carl Smith
Jerry W. Hall
Gary W. Hall
Carolyn Powers Hall
Class of ’66 $350
Jim McMillan
Su-Su Owen Sadler
Class of ’67 $1640
The Ethel’s
Jayne Baugh Perala
Tom Hufford
Norma Shull
Bill Flint
Judy Byrd Conner
Larry and Jonda Albert Taylor
Susan Rudy Bain
Class of ’68 $2250
Tom Douthat
Bobby Jackso
Ann White King in memory of her mother Gloria Duke White
Alex Ammar In memory of his father and honor of his mother
Nance Nuckols Thompson in memory of her brother Randy
Alyson Howard Lawson
Class of ’69 $725
Patsy Gilbert
Martha Nuckols Moody in memory of her brother Randy
Janet Vass Sarjeant in memory of Steve Quesenberry
Lynn Loftus
Class of ’70 $1050
Farron Warner Smith
Dan Grubb
Bill McMillan
Class of ’71 $540.53
Jan Wampler Booker
Diane Six Brillheart
Brenda Holland Childress
Brenda H. Childress in Memory of her brother
Ronald (Ronnie) R. Holland, Class of ‘73
Class of ‘72
Class of ‘73
Class of ’74 $775
Lou Wampler Garrison
Debi Richards Fox
Marianne Sadler Ebert
Jill
01-01-2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR.......................
