Name: Michael M Kratz ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jul 3, 2009, 3:41 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1971
City & State: Vegas
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Message: Happy Birthday America!

Name: Susan King ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jul 3, 2009, 10:23 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Bierman
Class: 1974
City & State: Thousand Oaks, CA
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Message: Cougar Sighting! Vegas - 07-01-09. Sis, Lori and I heard that Aunt Shell (Michelle BuGuy Bierman - 74) and kids were meeting in Vegas for a girls weekend so we did the 24 hour turnaround tour and crashed their party! While we were there, got to see Gloria Valencia Achrem (76) and daughters. Exhausted but couldn't miss the opportunity to see any of them! I think this could become an annual event!

Name: Laura Iorio ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jul 3, 2009, 4:35 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Rasch
Class: 1982
City & State: Austin, Texas
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Message: Just wanted everyone to know that my ex-brother in law, Michael Semeniuk (class of 67) died yesterday after a battle with cancer. He was a special man and will be missed. He's survived by his wife Rita, son Gene and brothers Tom (class of 73) and Mark (class of 77).

Name: Gary Morgan ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Jul 2, 2009, 9:25 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1963
City & State: camarillo CA
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Message: Roy Seib....Are you there?

Name: Valerie Jokela Armstrong ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Jul 2, 2009, 9:02 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1974
City & State: Long Beach, CA
E-mail
Message: Hello! I attended Eucalyptus Elementary School with Patty Valencia, Joanne Lyons, Lisa Bush, and many other great kids. I moved to the Seattle area after 6th grade and lost contact with my So Cal friends. I have never forgotten that group of girlfriends. Talk about girl power - we invented it! I now live in Long Beach. Anyone who remembers me from Eucalyptus can contact me at valeriebeth@verizon.net. I have a Facebook page under the name Valerie B. Armstrong. I'm currently a teacher at San Pedro High School.

Name: Jack Dicus ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Jul 2, 2009, 9:20 am - HHS Time
Class: 1968
City & State: Miramar Beach, Florida
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Message: Skip mentioned surfing so many times, I just had to go down and catch a few this morning. Everyone have a safe and happy 4th.

Name: Skip Effler ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jul 1, 2009, 5:22 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1965
City & State: Alpine, CA.
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Message: To Greg Jones and Alan Nelson ... regarding Jon Wilhite, his father Tony, etc. I've met the Wilhites a few times while following CSU Fullerton baseball. My brother Geno, HHS '74 and CSUF grad, knows the Wilhites well. FYI, FOX Sports just ran a 2-part video on the Adenhart accident / Wilhite saga which is incredibly inspirational. If you'll send your email address to skipeffler@gmail.com, I will forward the video to you or anyone else interested.

Name: Skip Effler ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jul 1, 2009, 5:12 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1965
City & State: Alpine, CA.
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Message: A pack of Cougars were sited at Bart Graves' golf & horseshoe tournament which produced guest appearances by Schroeder, Young, Lassiter, R. Clark, P. Clark, Borland, Pitts, Petlon, Fox, Patrusco, Frasier, Skaff, R. Davidson, a phone call from Bruce Davidson, my brother Mike, and many others. A fabulous time ... even though Parisi won again! We all reminisced about baseball, surfing, cars, football, surfing, families, basketball, surfing, music, health issues, surfing, and why so few of us can retire. Oh yeah, we played golf, tipped a number of brews, and laughed like h***!! It's terrific re-connecting with Cougs ... so much so that Mike will visit Schroeder and Young in Medford this weekend as part of a modified dirt-car racing trip to Oregon. Happy 4th to all !!!

Name: Greg Jones ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jul 1, 2009, 2:05 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1973
City & State: Hawthorne, CA
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Message: Thanks Alan. I got it confirmed last night after submitting to C-Town. The former president of Aviation Little League is married to a former player from Costa who we played against and she informed me of such. Still a sad situation but at least he's recovering quickly. Thanks again to you and Sue.

Name: Bob Dewald ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jul 1, 2009, 10:52 am - HHS Time
Class: 1966
City & State: Coos Bay, Oregon
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Message: I would like to get in touch with an old friend Marion Weidenbener class of '66. If anyone knows how I can get in touch with him, please email me at above address.
Hey John, good to see you doing such a good job on Ctown. Thank you for your work on the site.

Name: John Baker ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Jun 30, 2009, 8:43 am - HHS Time
Class: 1962
City & State: Lomita
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Message: To all the Class of 98 and 99 Cougars: You are having a combined reunion in October. As soon as I receive the details I'll add them to the Reunions page. This is just a reminder to make sure your address information is up to date on the Cougartown Info System, so your Reunion Committee will have your contact information. Thanks all and have a great reunion.

Name: Alan Nelson ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 30, 2009, 8:40 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1973
City & State: Parker, AZ
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Message: Greg, You are correct that Tony Wilhite is his father. He went to Costa. My wife's (Kathy Caudill Nelson, Aviation) father coached him in Little League.

Name: Greg Jones ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 30, 2009, 6:59 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1973
City & State: Hawthorne, CA
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Message: I have a question that maybe Wade or any other ball player from '73 can answer. The kid that was injured when Nick Adenhart of the Angels died, Jon Wilhite, didn't his Dad or other relative play ball at Costa the same year? It's been bugging me for a while because the name, Wilhite, sounds so familiar. The Dads name is Tony and seems to me that he made all league. Maybe ya'll can help me out on this. As they say, the mind's the first thing to go and I can't remember the rest.

Name: Sue Walsh ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 30, 2009, 4:03 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Jolly
Class: 1961
City & State: Hesperia Ca
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Message: Happy Birthday to my nephew [in-law] Don Noday c/o 1971. Hope you and Susan, have a fun day.

Name: Lisa Dulin ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 30, 2009, 11:46 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Graham
Class: 1967
City & State: Ramona, Ca
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Message: We are considering moving to Henderson, Nevada. I would appreciate hearing back from Cougars who reside in that area. I hope all have a safe and sane 4th of July. Lisa

Name: Don Burns ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Jun 29, 2009, 9:26 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1957
City & State: Downey CA
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Message: Hey Cougs, just returned from Minneapolis for Glenda Wilson Morton,c/o58 50th wedding anniv. I also will be at the cruise on the 11th, later Don

Name: George Johnson ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Jun 29, 2009, 3:55 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1962
City & State: Spinnaker Cove, Ca
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Message: Howard "Paco" Duran; Sharon may be a little more mature than you are LOL, but why is it that you look so much older than she does LOL Happy B-Day Sharon & many more.

Name: Howard Paco Duran ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Jun 29, 2009, 1:06 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1961
City & State: Lake Forest
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Message: Remember years ago running at the beach and we saw an older couple jogging and we giggled that they must be at least 65 years old? Now we are! Happy Birthday!

Name: Patti Smith ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Jun 29, 2009, 11:04 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Smith
Class: 1968
City & State: Cypress, CA
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Message: A hearty congratulations to 2009 HHS graduate Alex Garcia, my grand-nephew and grandson of Bob Smith ('64) and Linda Young Smith (67). I actually didn't realize he was going to Hawthorne until I got the announcement. I think he told me last summer, but it was at my mother's funeral and didn't really register. Again, congrats, Alex!

Name: Bill Ferrier ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Jun 29, 2009, 9:31 am - HHS Time
Class: 1973
City & State: Woodland, CA
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Message: From Rick Weaver: You've been in NorCal for a long time right? Didn't you go to UC Davis? My nephew is starting there in the fall. Take care, it's good to hear from you. Hi Rick. Yes, went to UCD, took 3 degrees, was in private practice for many years, and 10 years ago returned to UCD as staff veterinarian and clinical faculty. I do miss the weather in S. Calif. My wife (Laurette, El Segundo '74) sill misses the beach. Feel free to give your nephew my name, if I can help him in some way I would be pleased to do so. He can find my contact info in the campus directory. Bill

Name: Armand Vaquer ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Jun 28, 2009, 3:58 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1972
City & State: Tarzana, Karloffornia
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Message: Sky Saxon doesn't perform anymore. See posts further down. Speaking of music, a bunch of friends and I had a marathon exchange of 1967 music via YouTube last night and I was surprised that some living in New York at the time never heard of such songs as "Sunshine Girl" by The Parade. Likewise, some of the music the Easterners listened to were unfamiliar to me. It seems that some Top 40 songs were just played regionally.

Name: Larry Biller ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Jun 28, 2009, 2:14 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1967
City & State: Portland,Oregon
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Message: Sky Saxson and The Seeds. Saw them summer of 67 at Pandora's Box on Sunset. The guitar solo was a must learn to play at the time. Fender Mustangs were very cool. I think Sky Saxson still performs.

Name: George Johnson ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Jun 28, 2009, 10:05 am - HHS Time
Class: 1962
City & State: Spinnaker Cove, Ca
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Message: Hey, John Boy; Don't want you to be left in the fog. Jim Crawford, had some kind of a charity golf tournament at at some Indian reservation out in East Jesus (good cause). Apparently, John Nix, Dennis Morris & Dennis Campbell won some $$$$, how, I don't understand LOL. Hey, Jim C. are you still playing no limit poker, if so when & where.

Name: Rick Weaver ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Jun 28, 2009, 8:54 am - HHS Time
Class: 1973
City & State: Bedford, NH
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Message: Hi Bill Ferrier - welcome to Cougartown! Yep, the last time we saw each other I think we were in the jacuzzi at the Manhattan Beach Marriott for the multi-year reunion. I was living in MB then, but 3 years ago decided to make a lifestyle change and finish raising the kids in a different environment. New Hampshire is COMPLETELY different in just about every way! For the first time, we've experienced four real seasons (not the 1.5 seasons in the South Bay), although summer seems to be the shortest. We miss SoCal and may return some day, but for now, NH is home. You've been in NorCal for a long time right? Didn't you go to UC Davis? My nephew is starting there in the fall. Take care, it's good to hear from you.

Name: Maurine White ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Jun 27, 2009, 1:30 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Endicott
Class: 1959
City & State: Huntington Beach, CA
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Message: First, I have an over-due Cougar sighting with a little story. A couple of months ago I asked my brother to come to my grandsons track meet at Edison High School in HB. I was pointing out the coaches and said about one, "That's Derek Harrison, the head coach." Before I finished my sentence, Newell called out to Derek, and the two of them were shaking hands! Derek attended HHS his freshman and sophomore years before moving on to Mira Costa. I was already away at college so I didn't know Derek from high school. Derek has had a long career in education, even was the principal at Leuzinger at one time. Maybe some other Cougars out there remember him. Second, Henry Fritz, a long-time family friend, HHS class of 1967 passed away on June 16. My brother and I have known Henry for about 25 years. We had known him for about 5 years when we started talking about where we had gone to high school and we found out Henry was also a Cougar. He had a very successful business building and repairing microscopes. Henry leaves two sons who are both Long Beach police officers. We are still mourning his loss.

Name: Karen And Bob Fraser ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Jun 27, 2009, 1:17 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1960
City & State: Hawthorne
No E-mail
Message: We wanted to say a couple of things about the Teen Challenge Car Show on July 11th. It is a great show now going on several years. It gets bigger and better each year. A real community event and definitely a good cause. The last two years they have had a terrific band which plays everything from Doo Wop on. Lots of raffles, vendors, etc. Our homeowners group will be selling sodas and water so come on down and give your support. Hope to see a lot of Cougars there.

Name: Michael M Kratz ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Jun 27, 2009, 10:25 am - HHS Time
Class: 1971
City & State: Vegas
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Message: Watch Neil Larson's short video of the Beach Boys Landmark, I was surprized that there was no graffiti scrawl on the Landmark. Can one still buy a brick with your name on it, or all the bricks taken?

Name: Susan King ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Jun 27, 2009, 8:56 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Bierman
Class: 1974
City & State: Thousand Oaks, CA
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Message: Good for you Neil! As I recall, Don DiTomasso had a series of photos of the monument, up close and personal and I think you did too, John, from the dedication day. Are those still somewhere on the web? While the site may not seem so special to outsiders, those of us who grew up there can recall what the area was like before the freeway took out part of the neighborhood, and specifically their home. A visit to the site brings it all back. Next time you're "home" for a visit Cougars, stop by and see the memorial. The bricks which comprise the structure were donated by various donors and they are inscribed with their names or messages. Thanks John and Cougartown for spearheading that particular campaign which helped in a big way to providing the necessary funding for the project. Without those contributions, the monument may never have been realized.

Name: Neil Larson ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Jun 27, 2009, 12:03 am - HHS Time
Maiden: -----
Class: 1971
City & State: Crestview, FL
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Message: Like Paul Harvey used to say..."Just what, not why." Here is a short video I shot of the Beach Boys Landmark- Whenever I search the net, there is never a good video of the place - So if anyone is interested ...It's not much but at least it is better than NOTHING...PS I happened to bump into one of the Song Queens from 1970/71 while I was in town, Miss C.A. you made the long journey more memorable. Everyone have a splendid Fourth of July.

Name: Gregory Bashford ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jun 26, 2009, 9:11 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1973
City & State: hollywood, Ca
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Message: Sent dues, but said paid by paypal...I do not have paypal used a mastercard, all ok?

Name: Menal Mcgrath ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jun 26, 2009, 5:28 pm - HHS Time
City & State: Torrance, CA
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Message: Everytime I type in Zaccaglin into google, this page appears in my search. I went to elementary school in Hawthorne from 1980-1987. I had a really good friend named Dena Zaccaglin. She had a twin brother named Dean. I think about her often because we had so much fun together. Suddenly, she moved and I never saw her again. I'm wondering if any of the Zaccaglins mentioned here are related to her? If anyone knows anything and feels comfortable sharing with me, I would really appreciate it.Thanks!Menal

Name: Alan Nelson ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jun 26, 2009, 5:15 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1973
City & State: Parker, AZ
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Message: Mike, I don't know if they ever lived in Hawthorne, but the lead guitarist of the LA based Strawberry Alarm Clock, Ed King of Glendale, went on to write and play on one of the greatest anthems of the 1970s. After leaving the psychedelic LA band, King joined Lynard Skynard. I think it was 1966 or so when I went with my family to the White Front down on Hawthorne Blvd, and there was a band playing out in the Parking lot. Some unknown group called the "Seeds", with the lead singer Sky Saxon tossing 45s of "Pushin' Too Hard" out to the small crowd that had gathered. I wish I still had that copy. Rest in Peace, Sky.

Name: Steve Bunch ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jun 26, 2009, 3:13 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1971
City & State: Alta Loma
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Message: I saw the announcement for the July 11th Hawthorne Teen Challenge Car show on the C/T website. I'm wondering if any "old" Cougars are planning to attend and bring an "old" car to cruise and park on Hawthorne Blvd. It sounds like a good time and a worthwhile charity. I'll be there with my '66 Plymouth and a moth-eaten letterman jacket. I hope to see other Cougs from the old days of A&W and 26th Street.

Name: Terry Allen ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jun 26, 2009, 3:08 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Smith
Class: 1974
City & State: Salem Oregon
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Message: I saw the Seed's at a ice skating rink in Las Vegas in 67 Still have the album Web of Sound.

Name: Michaek M Kratz ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jun 26, 2009, 1:55 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1971
City & State: Las Vegas
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Message: Hey! I once heard that some of the band members of The Strawberry Alarm Clock lived in Hawthorne during the 60's, can anyone confirm that?

Name: James Gibson ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jun 26, 2009, 11:11 am - HHS Time
Class: 1967
City & State: Redding, CA
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Message: I remember seeing Sky Saxon & The Seeds play in the HHS gym in '66. As I recall, Sky wore a white suit, white shoes, & sunglasses. Maybe that's what inspired John Warner (HHS'67), lead singer for HHS's own "Shades Of Gray," to wear sunglasses when he performed. What about it, Johnny W? - Gibby -

Name: Mike Effler ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jun 26, 2009, 10:53 am - HHS Time
Class: 1967
City & State: El Segundo, CA
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Message: I remember the event with Sky Saxon and the Seeds at HHS. I was outside when they arrived in a black limo. When the band opened the door to get out, a plume of "herb smoke" rolled out with them. It was the first big name rock band I saw play live......... except for Monty and the Crystals!!!

Name: Sue Walsh ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jun 26, 2009, 10:33 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Jolly
Class: 1961
City & State: Hesperia Ca
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Message: Happy Birthday to fellow classmate, and long time friend Royal Lord. We had some fun times at HHS.

Name: Armand Vaquer ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jun 26, 2009, 9:27 am - HHS Time
Class: 1972
City & State: Tarzana, Karloffornia
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Message: Sky Saxon, founder of the 1960s garage band, The Seeds, died of internal infections. The Seeds performed at a 1966 dance in the girls' gym at HHS. Who else besides me remember attending that?

Name: Michael M Kratz ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Jun 25, 2009, 3:58 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1971
City & State: Vegas
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Message: WoW! The passing of so many celebrities that we have grown up with. I must say... rest in peace Michael, Farrah and Ed McMahon.

Name: Tom Whitener ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Jun 25, 2009, 9:51 am - HHS Time
Class: 1960
City & State: Novato, CA
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Message: This should qualify as a Cougar sighting, or at least as a Cougar contact: When Wendy Ulve (class of 1971) now living in Rolling Hills Estates, needed a lawyer for a case in Marin County, she contacted one that she knew in Northern California, only to be referred to me. During the course of our initial telephone conversation it came out that we are both Cougars and share a love for '55 Chevys. Pretty cool!

Name: Tom Nadal ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jun 24, 2009, 2:15 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1977
City & State: The OC
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Message: Had a Cougar sighting in the OC. I own a couple of fitness centers, Snap Fitness 24/7, in Orange and a guy walks in to check out the club. We started talking about the Lakers championship. I told him when I was a kid, I would actually ride my bike to Lakers games since I lived just a few miles from the Fabulous Forum. After a few minutes, I found out he lived just three blocks away from my parents' house and went to school with my sister, Val. Mario Carrera HHS '84 is the newest member of Snap Fitness. BTW-There's a brand new Costco next to Memorial Park. It's a business Costco that's having an Expo 7/9-10, with some big savings. Not many people know about it. Took my parents there last week and all the cashiers were just standing around; no lines at all.

Name: Sheree Klingenhagen ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jun 24, 2009, 9:49 am - HHS Time
Class: 1975
City & State: Big Bear City, CA
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Message: It's that time of year again, time to wish Diana Sanchez-Romero a very happy birthday and may you have many, many more! We just keep racking the years up that we've known each other, I think it's something like 46 years now! Have a GREAT day!!!

Name: Leslie Greasby ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jun 24, 2009, 7:06 am - HHS Time
Class: 1979
City & State: Desert Hot Springs, CA
No E-mail
Message: I would like to wish my brother, Kirk, a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Happy Birthday, Kirk. Hope you have a great day! Love ya, Lou Lou

Name: Elizabeth Bullard ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 23, 2009, 11:22 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Perez
Class: 1971
City & State: Trabuco Canyon, CA
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Message: Cougar Sightings!!! Planned birthday party--but lots of Cougars in attendance my uncle Richie Perez(59) auntie Emma-Trujillo-Perez(59) auntie Angie Perez-Hahlbeck (62)uncle George Hahlbeck (57) auntie Michelle Perez-Esparza (69) brother Robert Perez (77) and myself Elizabeth class of 71...Hopefully, I am close on my aunt and uncle's graduation years...It was held up north near Pismo Beach...lots of fun and story telling was done by all..Four of my dad's brothers and sisters went to Hawthorne High, then two of them married Cougars...My four brothers and myself all graduated Cougars--you do the math...from 1959 to 1977...was our Perez group--and what a group we are....
PS my sister in law Debbie was a Cougar,(Robert's wife) she has been around so long I forgot her maiden name class of 81?? .....

Name: Patty Saville ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 23, 2009, 9:19 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Valencia
Class: 1974
City & State: Laguna Beach, Ca
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Message: Yah, whatever Sue says. I'm right there, too. Do I get a cut of the $$$$??

Name: Wayne Dickey ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 23, 2009, 7:12 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1969
City & State: La Palma, Ca
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Message: With about 2 months until our 1969 reunion, I still am waiting for some songs that everyone would like me to put on my jukebox. I have over 1500 records to select from. If you plan on going to the reunion and want to hear a song, please e-mail your request to me, and if I have it, you can be sure it will be there to play. Donna & I need some time to re- stock the jukebox, so work with us and send us your requests. Also, anyone planning on going to the reunion on Aug 22, 2009, please send in your money. The committee has worked hard to make this reunion a reality, and a "GOOD ONE" at that. Wayne

Name: Dale Hahlbeck Jr. ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 23, 2009, 3:21 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1975
City & State: Yorba Linda CA
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Message: Thanx Clark '92?? Damn, Well I'm lucky because they have more weapons to fight the Stroke and after effects since yours 17 years ago...good to hear your going strong. I am expected to gain 90-95% of my use of my Right Side...but the Dr. says I still will have a mind of a 12 year old...ha haha..well I got to get on my Razor and skate outta here..hope to see ya soon Clark..take care and thanx for the info...I feel better already....H1 Out...

Name: Barbara Duran ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 23, 2009, 11:02 am - HHS Time
Class: 1972
City & State: El Segundo
No E-mail
Message: I understood my brother too!

Name: George Johnson ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 23, 2009, 6:48 am - HHS Time
Class: 1962
City & State: Spinnaker Cove, Ca
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Message: Hey, Howard "Paco" Duran; John Nix, Dennis & Dennis must have found $2,000.00 laying on the ground while playing miniature golf. I've seen John play golf before LOL, Good for them.

Name: Susan King ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 23, 2009, 6:22 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Bierman
Class: 1974
City & State: Thousand Oaks, CA
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Message: Patty and I understood him......

Name: Howard Paco Duran ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Jun 22, 2009, 7:46 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1961
City & State: Lake Forest
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Message: Just received a voicemail from John Nix, Dennis Morris and Dennis Campbell, I wasn't able to play in the tournament today but, they say they will split $2000.00 they made today with me!! Aren't Cougars the greatest? Thanks fellas! Can't wait to speak to Rich Sloan for the details.

Name: Bill Ferrier ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Jun 22, 2009, 4:32 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1973
City & State: Woodland, CA
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Message: Howdy folks. I don't get over here much, but it is enjoyable to see posts from old friends. Rick Weaver, did you move to New Hampshire? The last time I saw you I thought you were still in S. Cal. Bill

Name: Greg Jones ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Jun 22, 2009, 3:43 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1973
City & State: Hawthorne, CA
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Message: I hated math, although I did fairly well with my gozintas. Okay I took my shoes off, because I needed my other hand to count with and you would be correct. I hope this dosen't hurt my chances of getting something good this year for Christmas? (What an affair this will be, lol)

Name: Vicky Aliabadi ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Jun 22, 2009, 2:08 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Baur
Class: 1976
City & State: SM
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Message: Hey Greg Jones - I know you have trouble counting sometimes, so I want to remind you when your counting (you can use your fingers to count) how many in the family graduated from HHS, Dont forget the other two - Your sister-in-laws: Jeannie in 75 and Vicky in 76. NOW TIME FOR YOU TO GO BACK TO MATH CLASS.

Name: Sharon Bierman Branigan ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Jun 21, 2009, 9:01 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Bierman
Class: 1976
City & State: San Clemente, CA
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Message: Shoot! Jim Schroeder I wish I had known you'd be in SoCal, I would have insisted on meeting you; I have always enjoyed your posts and sunny view of life. Please give a heads up next time so I can be there, or at least stalk you for a few days. And a VERY HAPPY anniversary to my big brother Steve Bierman (71) and his lovely bride Michelle Buguy Bierman (74) who have spent 35 wonderful years together as of June 22. You are terrific parents and role models and I thank you for the lessons you have taught me over the years. And lastly, for all you folks that have ordered Cougartown T-shirts in the last week, please forgive my tardiness in shipping; I have been out of town - BUT - am back now and all orders ship out tomorrow. Get 'em while they're hot folks; they're going fast!!!!

Name: Clark Millman ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Jun 21, 2009, 4:10 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1976
City & State: Torrance, CA
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Message: Dale Hahlbeck: Very distressed to hear about your stroke! Hope you are doing well now! I had one in May of '92, 17 long years ago. Came out of it o.k. with only paralysis on my left side. No warning signs for mine either! Had my annual physical three days prior to it. Doctor informed me I was" Healthy as a horse" and he would see me next year. Unfortunately I saw him a week later in intensive care at Little Company of Mary. Know that you are in my prayers and God spared us both for a reason, let's find what that reason is! You were a great team-mate and I always had the highest respect for you, hang in there!!

Name: Jim Schroeder ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Jun 21, 2009, 2:00 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1966
City & State: Central Point, Oregon
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Message: At last! A totally serendipitous sighting of a brother Cougar. Bill Young and I flew into LAX, rented a car and proceeded to Manhattan Beach and El Tarasco's for a burrito (el grande) and who should be sitting there but Greg Shambaugh -- who lives in San Jose? Is this a wacky world or what? Had a great time playing golf with a gaggle of Cougars in the San Diego area thanks to Bart Graves. Perhaps Mr. Fraser will be posting a picture or seven? And a grand fathers day to all of us.

Name: Rick Weaver ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Jun 21, 2009, 6:34 am - HHS Time
Class: 1973
City & State: Bedford, NH
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Message: Happy Father’s Day to all you Dads out there and to all you single parent Moms who fulfilled both roles! It being Father’s Day, for me it is a day for reflection on being a Dad, and its joys, sorrows and responsibilities that go along with it. Before becoming a parent, I never thought I would have said that “being a parent is the hardest job I’ve ever had”, but I can say that now. I’m not saying it’s a bad job, but to do a good job takes enormous patience, wisdom and love (not necessarily in that order). It is also a good measure of how fast time flies. Yesterday, I went to my daughter’s high school graduation at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester New Hampshire. It seems like only the day before that I attended her kindergarten graduation in SoCal. In the fall, she’s off to college to become an elementary school teacher and I couldn’t be more proud of her. My son Hayden will be 16 next month and is currently the “challenging” part of the aforementioned parent equation. So to my fellow Cougs, make it a great day! Look at old family photos/videos, grill something, share old stories and by all means spend it with family if you can – Cheers!

Name: Bob And Karen Fraser ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Jun 20, 2009, 4:08 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1960
City & State: Hawthorne
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Message: Now, I know this particular person hasn't signed on to the alumni list so his name wouldn't appear in the birthdays, but saw in the paper that Brian Wilson turned 67 today.

Name: Paul Wieber ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Jun 20, 2009, 12:28 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1969
City & State: Meadview, Az
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Message: It's great to have this website. Thanks John Baker, for all this. It wasn't exactly a sighting but because of this venue I was able to locate my ole buddy Joe Quintinella 70'. Hopefully Joe you show up at the 69er reunion, ALOT of catching up to do. The first drink is on me!

Name: Debbie Miles ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Jun 20, 2009, 5:26 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Miles
Class: 1977
City & State: Del Aire, CA
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Message: I wanted to wish my sister Sheri HHS78, a happy birthday, too. I sent you a package too and hope that it's not the same as Jerry's. I think you might win the prize for Cougar sightings lately.

Name: Jim Johnson ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jun 19, 2009, 8:49 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1974
City & State: ca
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Message: Trying to locate Mike Shay that used to work on the queen Mary in the 70's E-mail me dice@sunnyzwei.com Jim Johnson

Name: Dale Hahlbeck Jr. ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jun 19, 2009, 8:34 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1975
City & State: YORBA LINDA CA
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Message: John C. glad you are doing fine too.....My stroke was on April 24th but NO HEADACHE...my symptoms were a Burning Left Eye, Double Vision, Weakness in My Right Hand, and Slurred Speech (OK OK my speech is usually slurred) but people do not think the ONLY warning sign to a Stroke is a headache. I encourage ALL Cougars to monitor your blood pressure, watch your diet, and get physicals to check your health. Its a long road back..but its better that the alternative...Good Luck John C. Good Luck on Your recovery...Hey Clark Millman..I heard you had a stroke too..How are you doing?? H1 OUT

Name: Jerry Miles ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jun 19, 2009, 12:06 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1966
City & State: Fair Oaks, CA
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Message: Way to go Baker. You just blew over twenty years of my mother being under the witness protection program. I guess you can come home, Mom. The cats out of the bag now. And while I’m here I’d like to wish my sister, Sheri, a Happy Birthday tomorrow. Your present is over at Mom’s if “they” don’t get her first.

Name: Greg Jones ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jun 19, 2009, 12:05 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1973
City & State: Hawthorne,CA
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Message: Just wanted to say congratulations to all who graduated yesterday at Hawthorne, especially my youngest son. He turns 18 today and as a graduation/birthday gift we gave hima set of samsonite (just kidding). That makes 3 of us who have passed through the halls of HHS; myself in 73, my daughter in 07 and now my son in 09. Finally done!!!!!!!!!

Name: Sheri Aust ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Jun 18, 2009, 11:43 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Miles
Class: 1978
City & State: Bishop, CA
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Message: Another Cougar sighting (my second in as many months!) Yesterday at work, first call received was from a gentleman (Jeff White) who I had met on the job about 20 years ago. I relayed his message to the appropriate co-worker. Later in the morning, and to my surprise, Jeff's wife, Sharon (Anderson) shows up to take out a permit for her mother-in-law. Of course, I had in the meantime (more recent years) learned that they both graduated from Hawthorne High in 1968, so as soon as she said her name and I saw her, I knew she was another HHS alumni without any help (the confirming conversation took place by phone, so we had a Cougar Hearing before the Sighting) I probably have only learned she was graduate of HHS via Cougartown and Miaaka Lester sharing that information about her coworker (Sharon) at the time. I only recognized their names.) By chance(more realistically due to our small communities,) I spoke with Sharon recently regarding health information for traveling overseas, and verified it was her who was from HHS too, and I also mentioned my first official Cougar Sighting (Gregory Bashford, in May.) The Whites are not on-line, but we talked of having a local mini HHS reunion as she has members of both their families coming and we are both aware of so many residing here now. Still waiting to "Sight" the other Cougars who are now in the Eastern Sierra that I do not know! Thanks John!

Name: Edward Schatz ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Jun 18, 2009, 9:25 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1970
City & State: lakewood, ca
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Message: John Crotty. wow man, sounds like a terrifying experience. glad to hear you came through, when one leaves, we are all less for it, something along those lines from "for whom the bells toll". I had a heart event the day before Mothers Day, out of the blue, began to smother, but enough to call 911 and wait for paramedics. For you diabetics, I am told we have "silent" heart attacks and often don't feel pain at all, just quietly smother. no damage done, but frightening nonetheless. Get better John.

Name: Bill Sloey ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Jun 18, 2009, 7:20 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1969
City & State: Redondo Beach
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Message: JB, I have to shake my head as this C.T. Web is totally awesome, Instant information on alumni, Dave Holbart passing John Crotty's experience and all the others that key into C.T. Wow!!!! Without your diligence J.B..... we would never be this close to our classmates and alumni. I know you push the reunions of all the classes the '69ers are having one on the 22 Aug. at The Lagoon in Redondo Beach, I will be there hope you can make it so we all can thank you for all that you do for every class. We have invited classes '67- '71 but please we will not turn any Cougars away, Just get your money in by 12 July, or we will have to do some shifting here... Best to you John, and Keep on Truckin' J.C.

Name: Anita Bell ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Jun 18, 2009, 7:15 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Harmon
Class: 1969
City & State: Fair Oaks, Ca
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Message: Forty years ago today it read like this: "The Senior Class of Hawthorne High School Announces Commencement Exercises Wednesday evening, June eighteenth Ninteen hundred sixty-nine at seven-fifteen o'clock Hal Cap Field"...I wanna go to Disneyland :)

Name: Roger Richmond ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Jun 18, 2009, 3:56 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1968
City & State: Bend, Oregon
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Message: J. Crotty, I am so pleased you are doing well and that you continue on the mend... Life sometimes throws us a few curves and we must savor every moment. My wife and I both were diagnosed with cancer last year and are both cancer free after surgery with no chemo required... Both being very physically active and never ill, it was a real shock to us both but again it made us appreciate the more important things in life such as each other, our family including two daughters and five grandsons and friends. Happy Father's Day Dads!!! I would like to say a special one to my father who has been an inspiration to my brother and I and to all who know him. He is almost 89, totally independent and called me the other night to tell me he just changed his car's oil and rotated the tires... I gave him gray hair when I was growing up and now he gives me gray hair worrying about him. He still lives in the same house we grew up in on Truro and misses Mom, who died in 2000, a lot. He amazes me with his courage, wisdom and positive outlook on life... I have been blessed to have him as a father. Thanks Dad...

Name: Wade Greasby ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Jun 18, 2009, 9:14 am - HHS Time
Class: 1973
City & State: Surf City, Ca
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Message: John C., still alive and well. Glad to hear of your recovery, B-Day, and wish you the best. Graduations can be fun. My oldest son finished at Fountain Valley and my youngest at Fulton Middle. Another four years and I can do it again. Tough as a single parent. Sloey, Jim, congrats on grandpa status, a new John Deere for the youngin's? No more bike rides!!! Have a great day Cougs.

Name: Debbie Miles ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jun 17, 2009, 7:48 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1977
City & State: Del Aire, CA
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Message: John C, it is great that you're coming along so quickly and well. Whatever you're doing keep it up!

Name: Skip Effler ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jun 17, 2009, 11:59 am - HHS Time
Class: 1965
City & State: Alpine, CA.
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Message: Cougar John Crotty: You have been Blessed, and I wish you all the best for a full and speedy recovery. Our (Skip, Mike, & Geno) mother had a stroke and has recovered to the point that she is driving again ... at 84! Keep on livin'!

Name: Bud Rhoades ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jun 17, 2009, 8:32 am - HHS Time
Class: 1974
City & State: Belmont Shore
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Message: Fraser and Crotty, when we can get the two of you together we'll book the tee-times! The conversations should be quite interesting, I think I better get Greasby to be my wing man to balance things out as the only thing I can add to the mix would be my upcoming dental implant surgery..Get well both of you and pm me when you really think you can make it and we will have a smaller version of a Cougartown Classic. Cheers......

Name: Jim Frederick ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jun 17, 2009, 7:32 am - HHS Time
Class: 1969
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Message: Hey John C.! So glad you're on the mend ! As a firefighter I've seen your situation a few times ... and I must say you're a very fortunate man ! Take care and I look forward to seeing you at the reunion ! Will have a shooter in your honor at my next retired firefighters lunch ..... NOW ! .... On to Paco ..DUDE ! Denny's for your anniversary ? And pooooor Susan King, you could see before John B went on his vacation she was already going into " Cougartown " withdraw symptoms ! good thing you're back John ! And I hope Susan is doing better ! And ditto for Sharon .....And hey George ? .. My brother Lewis always told me that the " the blue book " was a gay bar ? ! .... And in regards to our very own COUGAR ! Doris girl ! those Hollywood producers could get some great advice from U girl ! LOL ! All in fun ............ Love u all ! what great entertainment ! ALOHA !

Name: John Baker ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jun 17, 2009, 6:49 am - HHS Time
Class: 1962
City & State: Lomita
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Message: Congratulations today to Russ (El Rojo) and Judi Jacobsen on their 48 wedding anniversary. I remember Judi was on my bowling team in high school and all she talked about was Russ this and Russ that. Made me want to throw up. Now it's 48 years later and she's still talking about the big lug. Happy Anniversary you two and Judi, that part about when I said, "It'll never last", well....forget I said that.

Name: Debra Elliott ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jun 17, 2009, 6:46 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Reid
Class: 1969
City & State: Hawthorne, CA
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Message: John Crotty, read about your experience. It is always sad to hear someone we know going through a rough time but sounds like you are one of the lucky ones. Keep up the good work, prayers do work!!!!!

Name: Konnie Smith ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jun 17, 2009, 6:27 am - HHS Time
Class: 1972
City & State: Oregon
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Message: Welcome Righteous John. You've now joined the Last Train to Clarksville. See you at Josie's wedding, and bring that camera. Breakfast at the Dunes.

Name: Steve Fraser ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 16, 2009, 5:51 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1966
City & State: Laguna Woods
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Message: John Crotty...Glad you dodged the bullet. Two years ago, I also was written off. But we had other plans! Right! I'm happy there no side effects, speech therapy is a bear. What was the actual cause that your body tried to quit? Hey! Bud owes me a round too.

Name: Larry Biller ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 16, 2009, 5:10 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1967
City & State: Portland,Oregon
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Message: Hope you're having a good day on your birthday John C. We're all celebrating with you.

Name: Michael M Kratz ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 16, 2009, 11:57 am - HHS Time
Class: 1971
City & State: Vegas
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Message: This is what I got from the web-site, I don't think it's about any of our Hawthorns COUGARS.

Name: Jack Dicus ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 16, 2009, 11:23 am - HHS Time
Class: 1968
City & State: Miramar Beach, Florida
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Message: Hey Michael, I think that Hawthorne is going to be about a "Cougar", but not from HHS, if you get my drift! ;) I think that is her last name.

Name: Michael M Kratz ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 16, 2009, 10:59 am - HHS Time
Class: 1971
City & State: Vegas
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Message: Hawthorne on TNT, the new series Premieres Tonight. Don't know anything about the series, and it probably has nothing to do with the City of Hawthorne. Glad to hear John is back to normal, met him a couple of years ago at my 35th High School reunion and had a great conversation with him.

Name: Bonnie Lou Cozby ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 16, 2009, 7:56 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Simmons
Class: 1971
City & State: Ocean Park, WA
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Message: John Crotty...Charlie, Ed Strange and I want to add our good wishes to you during your recovery. In earlier years, it was so easy to take good health for granted. It just seems that things come out of nowhere anymore. Take the time to get strong and make sure you follow doctor's orders even as you research their advice. There has been a Cougar sighting up here at the end of the world. Ed Strange ('69) was picking up some plants at a local nursery called the Basket Case and as he was chatting with one of the owners, Hawthorne came up. The person he was talking to was Nancy Stones ('66). It is always such a surprise to run across a Cougar! For all you car buffs...Sept 12 & 13 is the Annual Rod Run up here in the Pacific Northwest. The Beach Barons' Car Club puts on this event and several hundred cars converge on the area annually. It is a lot of fun...lots of Beach Boys' music and cool cars (1973 or older). There is more info at beachbarons.com. If you make it up here, stop by the Little Brown House on Bay (with the large red barn in the back). It's right down the road from the run and that's where Charlie and I live. Eddie is just down the street towards the beach.

Name: Noreen Culley ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 16, 2009, 7:35 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Crotty
Class: 1972
City & State: Westchester, CA
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Message: Happy Birthday to my brother, John. Wow - so glad to be able to say that! And uh...just wanted to mention that the ambulance ride was May 26th (not May 31st).

Name: Bud Rhoades ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 16, 2009, 7:18 am - HHS Time
Class: 1974
City & State: Belmont Shore
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Message: John, so glad to see you on the mend. The "sisters" came by the house on the day you had your event and I notified a few of those who played together with you in our C-Town Classic, John was on Vacation so I could not post anything. Get well my friend and the next round of golf is on me.