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It's about lifelines !
And about reconnecting with friends from some of the best years of our lives!
Reminiscing Raiders has now open. It is to provide a way to have a running commentary about specific topics (past, present and future). You can add messages to existing topics (hit general and all topics appear) then click reply to the topic you want to add a message too. To add a new topic , click Post New Topic – give new topic a name and add your message. There has to be memories or stories of teachers, other classmates, proms, sports, oh the list could go and on. Let’s get them rolling. Please no controversial topics.
The voting is over. We ran it until the end of April like we said we would. Here are the results. We had 50 votes. Due to a glich, at one point the count was 59 but several of those were blank.
1. Herb roasted chicken breast-43
2. Roast pork loin with apple-walnut creme sauce-32
3. Grilled sirloin with blue cheese and brandy sauce-26
4. Honey lemon baked salmon-24
5. Mediterranean pasta with grilled vegetables and white wine sauce-13
Side dishes; 1. Roasted red potatoes-29
2. Garlic mashed potatoes-20
So our dinner will be Herb roasted chicken
Roast pork loin with a apple-walnut creme sauce
Grilled sirloin with blue cheese and brandy sauce
Salad
Roasted red potatoes
50th Reunion
September 27 - 28, 2013
Holiday Inn and Suites
3202 E. Empire Street
Bloomington, IL
The committee has met and has made a decision on a few things concerning our 50th reunion. First was the location. It will be at the Holiday Inn and Suites on Rt. 9 across the street from the airport. We did our homework and found that we could get the best deal for our budget there.
Second was the date. It will be September 27 and 28, 2013. There will be a buffet dinner. More details coming soon.
Third was the cost per person. The cost will be $50 a person. That may sound high but keep in mind the last two reunions we charged $35 a person and lost money on both. This will be a very nice setting and will be well worth the cost. The cost includes both Friday night and Saturday night. Details for Friday night are yet to be decided but will be in the Hospitality Suite at the Holiday Inn.
They also will provide 60's music piped in through their sound system so we will not need a DJ,
Attention New Users: Please see the First Website Visit tab to your left. This will explain how to register and download pictures.
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1) Simply look at the top of the list in the left column and click on "Classmate Profiles". Find your name, click on it, and follow the prompts.
2) We want everyone that was a part of our class at one time or another to join us. If for some reason you can not find your name on the list select "contact us" send your name and e-mail address and we will gladly add it.
Grab something to drink - coffee, tea, soda and pull up a chair.
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IN MEMORY
Please take time to visit the "In Memory" section. It would be wonderful if you would add any personal stories about our classmates who have gone before us. If you have dates, obituaries or information we may be missing we would be happy to add it.
Do you have any snapshots of school events or past reunions lying around? Dig them out and share them with us. Just send or email pictures to me and I'll upload them for you.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thoughts and prayers go out to Don Alsman and his family. Don's mother passed away yesterday.
Mattie Alsman
BLOOMINGTON — Mattie E. Alsman, 90, Bloomington, passed away at 6:40 a.m. Monday (April 23, 2012) at Asta Care Center, Bloomington.
The funeral for Mattie will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at East Lawn Funeral Home, Bloomington. Interment will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Mattie was born Dec. 11, 1921, daughter of Allen and Rosey Smith Smiley in Glen Dean, Ky. She married Arthur “Bud” Alsman on June 21, 1940. He survives.
Also surviving are children, Fritzie (Gary) Schoonover and Don (Linda) Alsman, both of Bloomington; Al (Sandy) Alsman, Normal; and Patty (Jim) Keeran, Racine, Wis.; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Sarah E. Reum; and one brother, Herman H. Smiley.
Mattie worked in food service for many years at District 87. She cherished time spent with her family, as well as camping and playing cards. Mattie enjoyed 20 winters in Florida with her husband, Bud.
The family would like to thank all the staff at Asta Care for the wonderful care that was received. The friendship of residents is greatly appreciated.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Carol Ring and family in the loss of her mother..
Rose B. Ellis
April 17, 2012 12:00 am
BLOOMINGTON — Rose B. Ellis, 90, a resident of Westminster Village, Bloomington, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Sunday (April 15, 2012) after a brief illness from cancer.
Cremation will be accorded. A celebration of Rose’s life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Westminster Village multipurpose room, 2025 E. Lincoln, Bloomington, with a luncheon following.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in Rose’s name.
She was born Nov. 16, 1921, in Sharps Chapel, Tenn., to Hillary B. and Susie A. Sorey White.
She married Leighton Ellis in 1964. He survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Jane (Howard) Van Schelt, Normal, and Carol Ring, Evanston; three stepchildren, Linda (Greg) Katmarian, Mission Viejo, Calif.; Scott (Lucena) Ellis, Tampa, Fla.; and Lance (Diana) Ellis, Lehi, Utah; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Neal Ring; two brothers; two sisters; and one great-grandchild.
Rose dearly cherished her family and friends. Rose spent the last weeks of her life with close family demonstrating the traits she is most known for: humility; remarkable courage; a realistic, positive attitude and sense of humor.
She had a successful career at General Electric in Bloomington, retiring in 1984.
She had many accomplishments and was a lifelong learner. She loved to read, was an avid crossword solver and loved to garden.
Sending thoughts and prayers out to Carol Ring and family. Carol's step father passed away one month after her mother passed away. Thinking of your Carol.
Leighton Ellis
11 hours ago
BLOOMINGTON — Leighton E. Ellis, 90, a longtime resident of Bloomington-Normal, passed away Saturday (May 12, 2012) at Heritage Health, Bloomington, one month after the death of his wife, Rose.
Cremation rites will be accorded. A graveside service at Funks Grove will be planned at a future date.
Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home, Bloomington, is handling arrangements.
Leighton, who preferred the nickname Lee, was born Jan. 13, 1922, in the small Danish farming community of Newell, Iowa. He was the youngest son of Martha and Loren Ellis. Lee was a mischievous, free-spirited youth. He married Opal Anderson after high school graduation. During World War II, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Forces to become a pilot and proudly flew 18 missions in the B-24 Liberator. On April 8, 1945, Lt. Ellis was shot down over Brenner Pass, a mile from the German border, and was interred in Switzerland until the end of the war.
During the war, his wife Opal died and, upon his return to the U.S., he met and married Maxine Winn in 1946. They had three children. In 1964, Lee married Rose Ring, who had two daughters. He was a great dad to all.
Lee described himself as a jack of all trades and a master of none. He had an insatiable curiosity about everything in life and loved learning. He had a vast assortment of interests and hobbies such as fishing, camping, gardening and was an avid hunter. He ran a restaurant. He studied to be a veterinarian, but dropped out of school to help his wife’s parents run their Minnesota resort. He raised and trained German shorthaired pointers and Weimaraners for hunting and show. He worked for the House of a Million Items in Bloomington selling and buying antiques and as an accountant for IAA. Lee built Lindal Cedar homes and developed Tamarack Acres near Kappa. In 1988, he retired as a maintenance supervisor for Heritage Manor in Normal.
Lee was a humble, kind, generous soul with a wicked sense of humor. He made a difference in all the lives he touched. He gave his family strength and stability and instilled an appreciation for all that life has to offer.
Lee was preceded in death by his parents; his wives; and a brother, Wayne.
He is survived by a brother, C.J. Ellis, Houston, Texas; his daughter and sons, Linda (Greg) Katmarian, Mission Viejo, Calif.; Scott (Lucena) Ellis, Tampa, Fla.; and Lance (Diana) Ellis, Lehi, Utah; and stepdaughters, Carol Ring, Evanston, and Jane (Howard) Van Schelt, Normal; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
I have added a link below that is automatically configured to use as a "Refer a Friend" program. Not only is the Class Creator site used for high school classes, but for families and any group that may benefit. If we refer someone to the site and they sign up for Class Creator, a $50 check will be sent to US!! This is a great way to earn a little extra money and try to keep our cost down for reunions. If you know anyone that could use the service please pass along the information. To receive credit they must use the link below. If they need assistance please use the "Contact Us" button
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IN MEMORY 
Do you have any snapshots of school events or past reunions lying around? Dig them out and share them with us. Just send or email pictures to me and I'll upload them for you. 
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