Hawthorne Feedback

Name: Bob Hunter ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Aug 4, 2010, 7:43 pm - HHS Time

Class: 1960
City & State: Gold River, CA

Message: Leo, it was a great little store. I can't remember the name of the guy who owned it in the late 50's, but Cathy Barnes' parents bought and operated it in the early 60's. You could return a Coke or Pepsi bottle for 2 cents and a quart bottle for a nickel. They had a small deli where you could buy a great cheddar cheese and tomato sandwich for a dime. You might remember Keith Weldon or his younger brother (his name escapes me). He lived at the top of the hill on 134th steet.

Name: Leo Ainsworth ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Aug 4, 2010, 4:26 pm - HHS Time

Class: 1964
City & State: Saint Helena, Calif

Message: That was a great little corner store on 134th and Ramona. Penny candy and a nickel for a pack of baseball cards. I lived at the other end of 134th, close to Hawthorne Blvd.

Name: Eric Larson ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Aug 4, 2010, 12:38 pm - HHS Time

Class: 1970
City & State: Redlands, CA

Message: Just a note to John Crotty, We have crossed paths. I think the last was at Foster Freeze last year, or maybe the year before? I want to let you know I'm pulling for you. You are in extremely good hands at UCLA. I'm biased since they have had a life extending (I call it CURE) impact on several people I know (my daughter is one). You and I have something in common besides HHS & CT, we have been blessed with great sisters, with Noreen on your side as well as the team at UCLA you can overcome this bump in your life.

Name: Jim Frederick ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Aug 4, 2010, 11:36 am - HHS Time

Class: 1969
City & State: West Hills / Hanalie Hi.

Message:Well Well Well ( or in the south they all would say Whale Whale Whale. Seems like all us student's from Hawthorne did ent do so Whale in speeling n grammmer .... Agghhh Shucks Jimmy P now look wa u gone n done. Dem Worms B all over dis place LOL !. On another note ... How suprised i was to see how many Cougars are on "Brian Wilsons" FB .....(Paco Boy) ... Your profile photo !! PALEEEZZZE! LOL J K :)

Name: Henry Cooper ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Aug 4, 2010, 10:11 am - HHS Time

Class: 1966
City & State: Redway Ca.

Message: John: After the P.V. and Rolling Hills Estates Sub-Divisions, Archie Hanson Moved to S.L.O. County, City of Tempelten and created Hidden Valley Estates, A Gated Community. He had a Heliport at his House and would fly in for Sunday Brunch at our Restaurant in Harmony Ca. Real normal guy except for his mode of transportation. So that's where Archie wound up. If anyone cares. Henry

Name: Max Roelen ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Aug 4, 2010, 9:25 am - HHS Time

Class: 1974
City & State: Citrus Heights, CA

Message: Eyes fer wun ahgree wit Jim Peppers!

Name: Richard Steward ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Aug 4, 2010, 9:22 am - HHS Time

Class: 1972
City & State: saxonburg, pa.

Message: hey guys and gals this is a repost from April. Have found Tom still need help finding Larry. Any info is great: Looking for old classmates: I am looking to reconnect with three members of the class of 72' if anyone knows or remembers them. Larry Germain, Tom Aldridge, and Sherry Stringer was her maiden name. If anyone has heard from them or knows their whereabouts let me know ok. And any other members. Thanks all. phone numbers needed

Name: John Baker ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Aug 4, 2010, 7:48 am - HHS Time

Class: 1962
City & State: Lomita

Message: For all the people who need an El Molino, HHS still has them from about 1972 to the present.
Please call Rushdi Bolous at the Student Store - 310-263-4417 for more information. Thanks Cougs.

Name: Jim Fox ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Aug 4, 2010, 5:15 am - HHS Time

Class: 1966
City & State: Hawthorne, CA

Message: Wasn't it Sir Winston Churchill that said, "From now on, ending a sentence with a preposition is something up with which I shall not put."

Name: Jim Peppers ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Aug 4, 2010, 2:17 am - HHS Time

Class: 1961
City & State: Athens, Greece

Message: To all - stop it with the grammar already. I tried (tired) to make jest of worrying about it when we COMMUNICATE on Cougartown. Bobby and Cindy, old grammar stuff we learned as kids does not apply today. We can split an infinitive and end a sentence with a preposition even in formal English. It seems to just be something that we don’t have to concern ourselves with. So, there!! I never thought I was opening up such a can of worms, but apparently I am not the only one that has noticed some egregious errors in English. And as I said, WHO CARES ALREADY!!! Aveh grate sommer everbody. Jim Peppers

Name: Bob Hunter ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Aug 3, 2010, 3:48 pm - HHS Time

Class: 1960
City & State: Gold River, CA

Message: Jimmy. Regarding your message on July 29th, where you wrote, "I love the site and think it is something that HHS grads can be proud of." Ending the sentence with a preposition reminded me of the story of this good old boy from the south that got a scholarship to Harvard. On his first day on campus he asked another student, "'Scuse me, can you tell me where the the library's at? The student replied, " I can tell you the location of the library but I must tell you that, here at Harvard, we never end a sentence with a prepositon." The southern responded, "I'm sorry. Can you tell me where the library's at, *sshole?

Name: Bob Hunter ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Aug 3, 2010, 3:07 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1960
City & State: GGold River, Ca

Message: Karen, thanks for the correction on the address of Ramona School. It is indeed at 136th Street and Ramona. 134th and Ramona was once the site of a corner store. I lived at 133rd and Ramona. As for the reality show about Hawthorne football, where do I sign up. I'm retired but still coach at Franklin High School in Elk Grove, just south of Sacramento.

Name: George Johnson ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Aug 3, 2010, 8:44 am - HHS Time

Class: 1962
City & State: Spinnaker Cove, Ca

Message: Hey, John Crotty Boy; Hey Boy, LOL, I was hopping to meet my LAPD counterart on the 21st, someone who understands the cynical part of most cops. As I told the other John Boy & C/T creator, I don't usually venture north of Long Beach these days, always go south as do most people, no reason to go north. However, if I can talk the wife into the ride I hope to be there. Have been to one cruise and it was fun, seeing folks I have not seen in 35 + years or so, like Paco & John. Down side is, it makes you feel old. All kidding aside, good luck with the procedure and hope it goes well & works for you. I'm sure you are aware everyone is in your corner. Anyway, my LAPD brother, good luck again and leave the nurses alone, I will meet up with you another time. Jorge

Name: Tammy Long ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Aug 3, 2010, 7:28 am - HHS Time

Maiden: Stiritz
Class: 1978
City & State: El Segundo, CA

Message: Hey CT! If you are in El Segundo and are looking for a great dinner, stop by Kip's on Main Street ... (owned and operated by Kip Long and myself, Class of 78) ... our advertising budget is about zero and wanted to get in a plug! Had a table of 10 a few weeks ago filled with Cougar Alums from Class of 76 and 77....It is a French-Country, Cajun style restaurant with a great wine bar! Also, I wanted to say what an honor it has been to work with Tammy Tagami-Reeves for the past 8 years in El Segundo. She was a valued School Board Member, PTA Member and go-to gal if you ever needed a volunteer or a job done right. I learned alot from her work ethic and will miss her smiling face around town. My prayers go out to Tammy's family.

Name: Jim Frederick ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Aug 3, 2010, 7:26 am - HHS Time

Class: 1969
City & State: West Hills / Hanalie Hi.

Message: Mitch Miller "Sing Along With Mitch" of TV fame has passed ... Boy how my parents loved him ... He was born on the 4th of July and was 99 when he passed ... And can you believe he had made 14 album's ! RIP Mitch .....

Name: Pauline Matthew ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Aug 2, 2010, 9:20 pm - HHS Time

Maiden: Spencer
Class: 1969
City & State: Oak Hills, Ca.

Message: To John Crotty- My thoughts and prayers are with you as you start your procedure. Good luck my friend. Pauline

Name: John Crotty ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Aug 2, 2010, 1:38 pm - HHS Time

Class: 1969
City & State: hermosa beach, CA

Message: A while ago, a friend asked me to join facebook, so I did. JB is so right. I didn't get it, couldn't figure out how to manipulate the site, didn't know half of the people who wanted me to be their friend, got weird notes posted on my "wall," and so I logged off and out forever. If any of you Cougs left me a message and I didn't respond...this is why. Not trying to snub ya, just couldn't get the thing...so use CT to reconnect with me...IT WORKS!!!! I love this place! Won't make cruise night. I am scheduled for a bone marrow transplant at UCLA starting next week to Sept. They say this is my last shot...so keep 'em crossed for me. Love you guys!!!

Name: Karen Fraser ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Aug 2, 2010, 12:28 pm - HHS Time
City & State: Hawthorne,Ca
No E-mail
Message: I need to correct the address of Ramona Park for the National Night Out tomorrow night. It is on 136th and Ramona, not 134th. Wouldn't want a bunch of people showing up at Bill Schultz's (c/o 63) house by mistake. Sorry about that. Also , there is an interesting article in today's Daily Breeze. It is about MTV wanting to do a reality show about the Hawthorne High Football Team.

Name: Debbie Miles ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Aug 2, 2010, 11:45 am - HHS Time

Class: 1977
City & State: Somewhere, CA

Message: For my part, I keep encouraging FB using Coug's or any Coug's I might meet to visit www.cougartown.com. My FB page is full of games, games, games and many posts have gotten buried there. So, this site is best for keeping in touch with Cougars and Cougar friends.

Name: Patty Saville ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Aug 1, 2010, 8:41 pm - HHS Time

Maiden: Valencia
Class: 1974
City & State: Laguna Beach, Ca

Message: John- meaningful connection with your mom there- good job. Means something to me.

Name: Sharon Leach ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Aug 1, 2010, 6:54 pm - HHS Time

Maiden: Moore
Class: 1966
City & State: Long Beach, CA

Message: Mrs. Baker, you are the best. I'm sure John got his love of kinship from you. He has brought old friends back together after years of separation and introduced us to new HHS friends. CT ROCKS and so does Mrs. B.

Name: Karen Fraser ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Aug 1, 2010, 4:12 pm - HHS Time
City & State: Hawthorne,Ca
No E-mail
Message: Wanted to piggy back on the post about National Night Out. There are several groups in the Hawthorne Area sponsoring one this Tuesday night starting at 7 pm. In addition to the Wiseburn one, there will be one at Ramona Park on 134th St. and Ramona, another at Holly Park in Holly Park and I think one in Holly Glen Park. Come on out and join in one if you all can. They are very nice events. Ours at Ramona will feature activities for kids, free ice cream , bingo and the Police and fire dept. will be on hand for demonstrations and safety talk for all! We had one last year at Ramona Park and even showed the first Superman cartoon. Hope some Cougs can make it. All are welcome!

Name: Betty Rodriguez ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Aug 1, 2010, 3:20 pm - HHS Time

Maiden: Kean
Class: 1969
City & State: Kingman, AZ

Message: John - See, now this is why I check C-town every day. Just read about Dennis Campbell's mother. Well, Dennis grew up on Sundale - I grew up on Sundale (we lived 5 houses up the block). It's all about connections. I will notify my family and friends of Hank Campbell's passing. And we will all remain connected - thanks to Cougartown. This site means a great deal to me and I privately thank you each day, John.

Name: George Johnson ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Aug 1, 2010, 10:41 am - HHS Time
Class: 1961
City & State: gjanaj@aol.com

Message: Hey, John Boy; Just got some sad news from long time Coug. Dennis Campbell, C/O 1961. His mother passed away on Friday RIP.

Name: Richard Of ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Aug 1, 2010, 10:17 am - HHS Time

Class: 1969
City & State: LongBeach
No E-mail
Message: The legendary Southern California rock band the Beach Boys will be performing at the Harry Bridges Memorial Park at the Queen Mary on August 19th at 8:00 PM. For tickets or more information go to www.queenmary.com .

Name: Sharon Stein ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Aug 1, 2010, 7:19 am - HHS Time
Class: 1968
City & State: Liberty Acres CA

Message: All though, WISEBURN will always be Liberty Acres to this old gal, wanted put in a plug on Cougartown for WISEBURN WATCH. They are an energetic group that will help host National Night Out with the Sheriff's Dept Tuesday August 2nd at the church on Ocean Gate & 134th Place.