Hawthorne Feedback

Name: EL & IDA ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Nov 9, 2008, 7:50 am - HHS Time

Class: 1960
City & State: Kuna, ID
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Message: JB, great change and graphics. It just adds more class where you've already put it. But, one step up and it's even better. We don't put alot in anymore, to feedback, there could be a joke there, but your dedication and intelligence and wit, has made these last 10 years worth getting up for on the weekends, especially that, along with all the "kids", that have written in, yeah we're all still kids at heart. Thanks ...Great job. This is also a great job kudo from the Idaho Queen, she agrees whole heartedly! And " SHE'S PICKY ". But she still love's ya MMAANNN! MAY THE COUGAR BE WITH YOU! Jake N Jude. GO BRONCOS & COUG'S!

Name: Dale Hahlbeck Jr. ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Nov 8, 2008, 1:05 am - HHS Time

Class: 1975
City & State: Yorba Linda CA
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Message: Happy Birthday to Lorna Ingram Carororochi.. a heck ..Lorna Ingram .. hope you have a great b-day and holiday season. Please John feel free to post any rebuttals....H1 OUT

Name: Joseph Mailander ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Nov 7, 2008, 6:04 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1975
City & State: los angeles CA
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Message: John, I LOVE YOU MAAANNNN for publishing election comments on both sides of the fence after and not before the election, a very judicious move. I know which side of the fence most Cougs of a certain age are on, which is why I'm especially grateful for the FAIR AND BALANCED reporting at Cougartown this week since Tuesday. You said no more partisan election comments and I am glad for that, but allow me to report in all non-partisan objectivity that on election night here in the inner city Lynn and I ordered up a deep-dish CHICAGO-STYLE pizza from Masa of Echo Park, a pizza that takes an hour to bake, but we waited eight years so we could wait an hour. And that on the way to pick it up we saw people literally dancing in the streets. I recognize that there were probably not so many dancers in the Hawthornian diaspora, but you know, we haven't had a lot to dance about here in the inner city in quite a while, so we were glad to see people go and glow with the moment, and show that we were indeed there for our country too in these tough times, even as we inner city types have been asked to be there through the past eight highly-divisive years, in which we've also been told by the white-flighters in the 'burbs that we don't even love our country at all because we see things differently. That was why so many people in the City turned out, across America, John: not to be Democrat or Republican or black or white, but to demonstrate that WE who may disagree DO love our country, even we humble scribes and suspicious community organizers in THE AWESOMELY GREAT INNERCITIES OF AMERICA, even while we have even been told that we're not even "real Americans" at all---and yeah, we know what kind of subtext that kind of a message freights. All we are saying now, John, is what we have been saying for over a THOUSAND pages of Cougartown: Give peace and boat drinks a chance.--Joseph

Name: Pat Bagby ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Nov 7, 2008, 5:25 pm - HHS Time

Maiden: Kavanaugh
Class: 1964
City & State: Long Island City, NY
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Message: I haven't been to C-Town in awhile. Happy for you on your retirement, Maureen. Seems like we were just little kids together.Also, a big congrats to our new President-Elect Barack Obama. NY loves Obama! Hope you all got a chance to see his first press speech today. Even if you didn't vote for him, let's wish him well with all the difficult tasks ahead.

Name: Sharon Leach ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Nov 7, 2008, 12:54 pm - HHS Time

Maiden: moore
Class: 1966
City & State: long beach, ca
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Message: Congratulations, Mo! Enjoy your free time. I haven't told my husband I retired yet. However, I think he's getting suspicious that I am not bringing in an income. LOL Nothing gets past him.

Name: Mike Franklin ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Nov 7, 2008, 12:05 pm - HHS Time

Class: 1964
City & State: murrieta, ca
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Message: Looking for Jody White, at Hawthorne only one yr 1960, then moved to Riverside. Would have graduated 1964. Mike Franklin

Name: Sherry Wingo ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Nov 7, 2008, 10:10 am - HHS Time

Maiden: Peppers
Class: 1964
City & State: Haw. Ca.
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Message: Maureen, I too had a fun time at your retirement party. Someone surprised me by purchasing my ticket. Thank you to whomever you are. I was quite taken. Congratulations Maureen enjoy your free time, you've earned it. Coleen and Terry, it's always nice seeing you too.

Name: Maureen Trott ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Nov 7, 2008, 8:34 am - HHS Time

Maiden: Trott
Class: 1964
City & State: Hawthorne, CA
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Message: Good morning....I want to thank my very dear friends that came to our group retirement party and help me celebrate my leaving The City Of Hawthorne after 20 years. It sounds like you all really enjoyed yourselves and that makes me very happy. So, on with the next chapter of my life....mm wonder what will happen???...don't know but it will be exciting. Always, MoMo

Name: Jody Weller ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Nov 7, 2008, 7:38 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Halberg
Class: 1959
City & State: Long Beach CA
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Message: What a Great Retirment party for a very deserving MO TROTT. I have known her family for 60+ years. I have not seen her twin, Coleen for probably 45 years, or Francis since the 52-62 reunion in Buena Park. It was like a family reunion. Enjoy your retirement MO and let us know how your golf game goes. LUV YA!

Name: John Baker ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Nov 6, 2008, 8:30 pm - HHS Time

Class: 1962
City & State: Lomita, CA
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Message: Went to Maureen Trott's retirement party tonight with Marsha Russell, Bob and Karen Fraser, Co (Maureen's twin) and Terry O'Ryan, Bill Shultz, Harry Plotkin and Kathy Brooks, and many others. Had a great time and just want to wish Mo a happy and successful retirement and all the happiness in the world. You deserve it girl. Thanks too for all the city stuff you've done for me personally. We love you dearly. Happy retirement.....

Name: Dennis Campbell ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Nov 6, 2008, 6:52 pm - HHS Time

Class: 1961
City & State: Mission Viejo, CA
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Message: Hey Mr. Bickers, Paco, and I discussed this subject today playing golf. Well there are lots of houses on the golf courses up in Las Vegas on the auction block? Prop 13 or Golf ?Hmm

Name: Anita Bell ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Nov 6, 2008, 4:28 pm - HHS Time

Maiden: Harmon
Class: 1969
City & State: Fair Oaks, Ca
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Message: I really fear the polarization in the US. I know Obama will be wrong, and potentially a disaster as president. I just hope that his failings are obvious...not subtle like Clinton's. But lacking any obvious mistakes by the Obama presidency, I can only pray that Obama is not as scary as he has the potential to be...and I am torn as to how strongly I object to his presidency...or how much I swallow my concerns and put on a good face for the benefit of the United States. I don't think it is good for us to be so divided...to have so much bitterness and distrust.

Name: Bill Shultz ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Nov 6, 2008, 2:23 pm - HHS Time

Class: 1963
City & State: Hawthorne,Ca.
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Message: Non property, Mr.Wickers! And you are so right!

Name: Gary Bickers ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Nov 6, 2008, 8:10 am - HHS Time

Class: 1963
City & State: pve cal
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Message: Dennis, saw your post regards additional funding for schools. Noted the property owners will pay the bill. Did you have to be home owner to vote or did the non property owners get to vote? Seems like as soon as there are enough non property owners in California that can qualify to vote:; they will go after Prop 13.

Name: Jon Sloey ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Nov 5, 2008, 9:51 pm - HHS Time

Class: 1969
City & State: Hawthorne
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Message: (RE Dennis Kilroy feedback) I do not how good a news it is in that they needed 10 million to off set costs that they used from a another bond measure. Now if Wiseburn breaks away and starts their own high school system everyone owning property in the Wiseburn area may still be obligated to pay for this bond until it is payed off.

Name: Madeline Pelland ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Nov 5, 2008, 4:18 pm - HHS Time

Maiden: Ryan
Class: 1969
City & State: Redondo Beach, CA
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Message: Yes Oregon you are soooooo right!!!! In my opinion Obama is already so good for not only America but look at the outpouring of admiration & respect the US is getting back from all around the world!!!!! It just feels like such a heavy weight has been lifted and there is truly hope for the America we all grew up in, that we all love so much but had changed so much in these last last 8 years. His message is so inspiring and uplifting as opposed to the message of fear and hate. This is truly the greatest country and I'm so proud to be a part if it and making history last night!!!! Pray we can now bring our brave men and women home safely from Iraq and remember the families of the soldiers who sadly won't be able to welcome their loved ones back home safely. May God always bless and comfort them!!!

Name: Dennis Kilroy ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Nov 5, 2008, 1:27 pm - HHS Time

Class: 1977
City & State: OC CA
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Message: Good News for our District. (from the Daily Breeze) Centinela Vallley Measure CV passes Nguyen Huy Vu Staff Writer Article Launched: 11/05/2008 08:16:28 AM PST The cash-strapped Centinela Valley Union High School District was locked in a tight battle, but won passage of a $98 million bond measure Tuesday. With all precincts reporting, Measure CV collected 70.33 percent of the vote against 29.67. It needed 66.6 percent needed for passage. The plan would send Leuzinger High School more than $45 million, Hawthorne High School about $28 million and Lawndale High School around $19.4 million in campus upgrades. Another $5.4 million was slated for district wide projects. Property owners would pay $29.72 per $100,000 of assessed property value for an additional 20 years, or through 2057. Interim Superintendent Jose Fernandez said that, with recent state infrastructure grants and matching funds, the district could receive a total of up to $200 million if the bond passes.

Name: Tammy Nichols ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Nov 5, 2008, 6:36 am - HHS Time

Maiden: Levene
City & State: Omaha NE
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Message: Happy birthday to my mom, Connie DeWald (61). Also, to her twin, my Uncle Donald. Love you guys. xoxo

Name: Petey Smith ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Nov 5, 2008, 5:37 am - HHS Time

Maiden: Smith
Class: 1972
City & State: Oregon
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Message: OBAMA, yes!!! It's a very good thing for Oregon and America.

Name: Max Roelen ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Nov 4, 2008, 9:42 pm - HHS Time

Class: 1974
City & State: Citrus Heights, CA
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Message: This has been a historic day in our lives. Looking back (like it was yesterday) to the 60's and the Watts riots that took place just a few miles from Hawthorne, who could have thought at that time, that a American of color would become President of the United States. I wish him well and hope he can restore the educational system, among other things, so that sports, arts and trades can once again be taught in all schools without the threat of losing them. Our future generations depend on it. OK, everyone take a deep breath and have a fine Cougar day!

Name: EL ROJO ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Nov 4, 2008, 3:32 pm - HHS Time

Class: 1960
City & State: Kuna, ID
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Message: It was a Ha! Ha! JB. I didn't really mean anything by it. MAY THE COUGAR BE WITH YOU. Jake N Jude.

Name: Bonita (Bonnie) ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Nov 4, 2008, 11:45 am - HHS Time

Maiden: McCoy
Class: 1978
City & State: Irvine, CA
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Message: Hi Cougs! Really need your help, as I'm desperately seeking a professional landscaper for my rental property in Hollyglen. I've got a terrible white fly infestation in the backyard hibiscus trees and need help getting it resolved immediately! So if you know of anyone, please email me at misschicabonita@yahoo.com at your earliest convenience. Thanks so much for your help - I appreciate it! : )