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07/02/10 07:23 PM #77    

 

Thomas Lothamer

  Attending 25th Reunion Sign Up: 28


07/11/10 08:50 AM #78    

 

Thomas Lothamer

As luck would have it, I now have weekends off.  So did you figure out anything for the golf outing?  Quincy?  What time?  Who is going?


07/12/10 10:21 AM #79    

Karime Cariuty (Masson)

Tom, does that mean they are stopping Saturday delivery?  Not a bad thing.


07/13/10 07:36 AM #80    

 

Thomas Lothamer

No Karime they are not stopping Saturday delivery and yes it is a bad thing.  If the Post Office were successful in stopping Saturday delivery it would mean a loss of 100,000 jobs nationwide and none of them would be management positions, these would all be "bule collar" part time people who already spend decades making full time.  The bigger picture that is not in the news is termination of Saturday delivery besides the jobs lost would be closing of small offices and eventually small town people would have to drive an hour to their local office.  This may not seem like a big deal to some but I have many people that walk, take a bus, or catch a ride to my office and what if it is your disabled parent or grandparent that needs to mail something.  No business in America'a history has ever recovered from reducing service hours.  Not to mention the hundreds of thousands of $ that were shelled out to postal management in bonuses this year.  Did you know that Jack Potter (Postmaster General) made over $900,000 in pay incentives this year and all of headquarters (approximately 50 managers) were all six figure bonus people.

A small time Postmaster such as Coldwater makes $80,000 in base salary plus incentives and there is one manager for every 12 employees nationwide.  Sounds like you would have supported AIG and all of the other "bailout" businesses that gave their corporate people our money in bonuses.  So yes, closing of Saturday is a bad thing and remember what I have said the next time you hear about a rate increase on first class stamps.  By the way, I heard there are already 277 co-sponsors in Congress against Saturday closing.  This effects so many people in so many ways and the general public needs a better understanding before taking a side on this issue.


07/13/10 07:37 AM #81    

 

Thomas Lothamer

No Karime they are not stopping Saturday delivery and yes it is a bad thing.  If the Post Office were successful in stopping Saturday delivery it would mean a loss of 100,000 jobs nationwide and none of them would be management positions, these would all be "blue collar" part time people who already spend decades making full time.  The bigger picture that is not in the news is termination of Saturday delivery besides the jobs lost would be closing of small offices and eventually small town people would have to drive an hour to their local office.  This may not seem like a big deal to some but I have many people that walk, take a bus, or catch a ride to my office and what if it is your disabled parent or grandparent that needs to mail something.  No business in America'a history has ever recovered from reducing service hours.  Not to mention the hundreds of thousands of $ that were shelled out to postal management in bonuses this year.  Did you know that Jack Potter (Postmaster General) made over $900,000 in pay incentives this year and all of headquarters (approximately 50 managers) were all six figure bonus people.

A small time Postmaster such as Coldwater makes $80,000 in base salary plus incentives and there is one manager for every 12 employees nationwide.  Sounds like you would have supported AIG and all of the other "bailout" businesses that gave their corporate people our money in bonuses.  So yes, closing of Saturday is a bad thing and remember what I have said the next time you hear about a rate increase on first class stamps.  By the way, I heard there are already 277 co-sponsors in Congress against Saturday closing.  This effects so many people in so many ways and the general public needs a better understanding before taking a side on this issue.


07/15/10 08:21 PM #82    

 

Thomas Lothamer

Sorry, I get wayyyyyy to passionate about people's jobs.  My comments were meant to educate not attack.


07/16/10 07:40 AM #83    

Karime Cariuty (Masson)

No offense taken.  I was not aware of the effects of it-I feel the same way when people make comments about SSA.


07/16/10 11:38 PM #84    

Scott Lutterbeck

Wish I could be there to see everyone. Karime, I would love to do the run with you and Kenny. If you're serious about the Burka let me know, I might be able to get you something really nice...possibly in black...they are all the rage over here. I'll try to post some recent pictures of myself and the family so it will feel like I'm there. Kelli and the kids are in Quincy while I'm over in Iraq. Take care everyone, have fun and take pictures! I would love to see what everyone looks like now. Scooter

07/17/10 01:21 PM #85    

 

Thomas Lothamer

Scott,

Maybe you should ask your wife if she can come and represent the Lutterbeck's on your behalf.  I'm sure she knows everyone and we have several classmates memories to remember and her sister's will come up I am sure.


07/25/10 11:32 AM #86    

 

Thomas Lothamer

Okay, so I wasn't able to make a picture link in this word format, however I was able to download all of our photos to my picture profile 115 pictures of us getting together at Vandy's 24Jul10.  Pictures aren't the greatest or we are all getting older, one of the two:)  Thanks, to everyone who pulled this together, I felt like a good time was had by all.


07/25/10 11:38 AM #87    

 

Thomas Lothamer

So, click on my name and it will take you to my profile and then scroll down to see our reunion photos.


07/25/10 07:21 PM #88    

Karime Cariuty (Masson)

Great fun at the reunion.  Good to see and talk to classmates I haven't seen in many years.  Thank you to everyone for all their hard work to make the reunion a great success.


07/26/10 03:51 PM #89    

Sue Crandell (Ditton)

I will get a photo gallery put together for the site soon! The reunion was awesome and it was great to see everyone thanks to everyone that pulled it together and a big thanks to Kevin and Michelle for hosting.


07/26/10 05:41 PM #90    

 

Vickie Eddington (Ebersole)

The best class reunion ever! Thanks Kevin and Michelle for making it a awesome time. You have a wonderful place Im proud of both of you and the life you have built together. I loved seeing every one keep up the good work. so we all can take a cruise on are  30 reunion.Just a idea!


07/27/10 09:49 PM #91    

Jim Luce

Big thanks to Michelle an Kevin.  Was really nice to see so many people.  In a way I did not know what to talk about because it has been so long, but it just felt right being with all of you.

I am now going to complete my country song called, "living the dream".  LOL


07/28/10 02:07 PM #92    

 

Ty Wentworth

Had a great time at the reunion.  Thanks to all that organized as well as our hosts.  Uploaded several photos of the class on my profile.  Many of the photos look the same, but I found that referencing Jody Spragg on each photo was the best way to tell them apart!  Wish that I would have had the chance to talk to all that attended, but it was nice to just see all of the familiar faces. 


09/14/10 12:30 PM #93    

 

Thomas Lothamer

For those of you who check this page, Vicki Edddington relayed to me that Shari Brown passed away this morning.  There is never a good way to tell people this kind of news but I thought you would like to know.


09/14/10 06:32 PM #94    

 

Monique Craig (Orbin)

What happened?????


09/15/10 02:29 PM #95    

Dawn McDowell (Harvey)

wow guys I am shocked, sorry I didn't make the reunion but work schedules and all... who all is going to the funeral, and is it proper to show up after being gone for so long?? I don't have to work Friday, but do Thursday. Let me know, I will go by your guidance.

Thanks,

Dawn McDowell-Harvey


09/15/10 09:31 PM #96    

Keli Cutler (Smith)

It would be great if you can come Dawn.  Hope to see you.


09/16/10 10:08 AM #97    

Karime Cariuty (Masson)

Anyone attending the visitation tonight-we will meet afterwards at the Stables.  It does not seem possible....


09/19/10 08:21 AM #98    

 

Monique Craig (Orbin)

I wish I could have been there to say good-bye. How was the ther service. As beautiful as she is. i will always remember her-Shari is not hard to forget with her awesome smile and caring eyes.

 


10/29/10 07:53 PM #99    

 

Monique Craig (Orbin)

Just to let all know, i have a new email  moniqueorbin@yahoo.com. Please send me emails so that I can add you to my contacts. Yahoo disconnected my old email. Thanks


01/23/11 01:54 PM #100    

 

Thomas Lothamer

Mike's wife posted some more pictures of the class reunion on his profile page if anyone wanted to check them out.  Did anyone else take any pictures?  If so, throw a message up here as to where they are so we can check them out.


05/08/15 07:28 AM #101    

 

Thomas Lothamer

30th class reunion scheduled @ Vicki Eddington's house 27Jun15, swim trunks, passing dish, cooler. Facebook me for more details or call 517-677-6198.


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