Nancy T Babcock (Babcock)

What I was doing in 1981? Celebrating my divorce, and taking my first solo trip to Europe.

Nancy T Babcock (Babcock)

HI Art--I'm not sure I'm on the right page/form to respond to your most recent comment that was in response to mine saying what I was doing in 1981, but I'll hope/assume that I am--although now I can't re-read it from this page where I am now.

Anyway, just want to clarify that I was indeed CELEBRATING my divorce--I was SO happy to be out and free--absolutely no regrets or sadness around that. And that first solo trip to Europe did lead to many other solo trips and experiences of the foreign sort. Six years after that first trip I went off to Club Med where I taught horseback riding for a year, 6 months each in Mexico and St. Lucia, and two years after that I went to France where I lived for 5 years. Solo travel has been my MO, including several  stateside relocations.

Thanks for your kind words, but again, no sadness or regrets on any of this from me! 

Happy Holidays to you too!

(Hope this message lands in an appropriate place.)

Thomas Hoitink

Hi Art, It feels so good to get these messages. I knew who you were but I never hanged around with you, just guys from the Basketball Team.   He The message about the assassination ofJFK really hit home.  I never felt so bad a citzen until 9/1.  I remember sending you post of how good you looked our senior year and you told me how you dieted and worked out. Seems like you've become an acomplshed speaker for the class.  Hope to see you at BHS 60TH Reunion.TOM HOITINK

Nancy T Babcock (Babcock)

I was in Mr. Pawluckie's study hall...someone from the outside (another faculty member) called him out of the room, and when he came back in he told us the President had been shot. Of course, we were beyond shocked. A few minutes later, the bell rang to change classes--none of the other kids had heard and wouldn't believe us when we told them--some thought it was a joke. I was on my way to Mrs. Collins's French class. After we got there, I there was an announcement over the PA system saying the President had been shot --not that he had died--yet. That came a few minutes later--I distinctly remember that, and hearing that "President Kennedy died at 1:00"--central time, so, it was 2:00 for us...it was probably 20 minutes or so after the fact that we got that announcement. I remember everyone in tears...classes ended for the day--it was a Friday--classes canceled for that next Monday. We all went home to sit glued to the TV for the next 3 days. It was surreal.

Thomas Hoitink

Art, That was so beautiful and so true.  Really words to live by.  Ihope that Cathy and I will be able to see you at our next and possibley last one.  There will be alot of discussions when we start our meetings for the 2025 reunion. Take care Art  Tom

Thomas Hoitink

Good Morning Art,

I look forward to your messages when they come out, they are always so interesting and you are too.  As I said before I mostly hung around with the Basketball Players.  My best friend then as it is now is Sam Pilato.  After he sold his families Onion Muck farm he took a vacation in Florida and met wife number 3 and moved to Chicago. We talk on talk on the phone aboutonce a month,  Anyway Art I still remember you losing all that weight in the Summer before our Senior year and though we were not friends I noticed it,  If we are still alive I hope to see you at our 60th but keep those messages comming I'm sure a lot of our class mates do to.              Tom

Thomas Hoitink

Good Evening Art, Beautiful story. Tom Hoitink

Paul Minor

Cute.  Thanks for keeping us smiling this hectic time of year!

Robert E Dietrich

Arthur,

In the immortal words of Bob Hope, "Thanks for the Memories".  I got hungry just reading your message, and lingering back to our days together there in Batavia, and the wholesome meals that my mother made for us as well.  

Well said!!

Bob Dietrich

Susan Monaghan (Katz)

I'm sorry to tell you all that Jim Pacino, husband of Patti Cleveland Pacino, passed away this morning (April 5). He had been suffering from heart failure for the past six months. Calling hours and the funeral arrangements are not complete yet, but it is likely that the funeral will be Saturday. As I learn more about this, I can let you know.

Georgia Pontillo (Woodring)

Calling hours for Jimmy are Friday, April 12, 4-7 at Bohm's mortuary.  Mass of Christian Burial is at St Joseph's church at 9:30 am on Saturday, the 13th.  

Paul Minor

So sorry to hear about this.  Hope to see soe of you Friday afternoon.

Paula J Reed (Hanson)

Art, such beautiful words of celebration of Jim's life and passing. 
Paula Reed Hanson

Paul Minor

This came direct to me (Administrator) rather than being posted to thr Message Forum:

From Coleen Tooley Oleski:

We are all hurting for Patti and family. Jimmy will be remembered by all of us as we send love, sympathy and support.

Dorothy A McCurdy (Spear)

So sorry to hear of your loss Patty.   I pray that your memories will bring you comfort and peace.  God bless.

Doothy

Mark J Cherniack

For Patti, Family, Friends....

"The reality is that you will grieve forever.

You will not ‘get over’ the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it.

You will heal and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered.

You will be whole again but you will never be the same.

Nor should you be the same nor would you want to.”

    --Dr. Elisabeth Kubler Ross

Robert E Dietrich

Art,

I feel your pain as we are doing the same as we plan to downsize to a graduated assisted living center with a memory care unit.  When you become a caregiver you learn a lot of new skills.  My wife and I have been together 52 years, and getting rid of STUFF can sometimes be a tug of war.  I think everyone needs to move every ten years.

Thomas Hoitink

I too think of JFK and Richard Nickon as very good Presidents despite persnel failings JFK, other affairs with women other than Jackie, and Nixon Watergate. They were both WW2 veteran's  JFK failed to listen to De'Gaull when he told him to stay out of VietNam and Nixon tried to win an unwinnable war.

Georgia Pontillo (Woodring)

I will keep my political views to myself...suffice to say, I am heartbroken and horrified that these two men are the best America has to offer. God help us. 

Patrick J Pullinzi

Come Novemeber the citizens of this country have a choice>>>>> to vote to continue the move to a Socialist State or to vote to regain the liberties, under a Democracy, we have lost under the current administration. Be an informed voter and vote wisely.  

God Bless to all

Jane Pixley (Gerace)

Do you see what's happening to our class site?  With the most recent posts, it's becoming a political forum.  That has not, and should not be, its focus.  Paul Minor has diligently kept this site informative and up-to-date  where we have enjoyed reminiscing our youth and remembering our classmates who have passed on.  This is not the place for divisive politics.  Take that to other more appropriate sites that are purposeful for political rhetoric.  Please, NOT HERE!

Thomas Hoitink

I am a Registered Independent Voter. Sometimes I vote Democract sometimes Republican never as of yet Independent.  I could care less whom my classmates vote for.  At our 60th reunion I joust want to see old classmates that I have not seen for awhile and talk to them about their lives etc. everything but politics! Tom Hoitink

Edward P Nutting

I agree with Tom. I dont normally  coment and do enjoy the forum posts but this was getting a little out of hand. Lets all be happy and look forward to the big 60. Enough said.

Dorothy A McCurdy (Spear)

Greetings! I too want to hear about the lives of my former classmates. I get enough poliical "stuff" wheneverI turn on the news!  We are at an age when it's important to be able to remember our classmates! If I wanted to post a political comment I'd pursue a different course.

Thanks to all-have a wonderful 4th of July! Let's celebrate our freedom and the beautiful country we have to live in!  God bless everyone!

Dorothy Spear

Georgene A Jacobs (Della Penna)

I agree with Dorthy.