Clyde Brinegar (1976)

Clyde Brinegar (1976)

I remember spending a lot of time at the Burley Theatre.

I remember a flashlight bouncing off of a few heads.

Clyde Brinegar (1976)

Lesli Asson (O'Neill) (1978)

Clyde, I think it's you and me using the message forum!  But that's TWO!  I was wondering what you thought of maybe holding the reunion in Boise.  Just a thought:  more hotels, more night life (which might attract more people); many people live in the Boise area.  It also might be easier to get to via airports, etc.

How did the meeting go?  Did a lot of people show up?

Clyde Brinegar (1976)

I gave some thought to that, but it just seems that the draw is for people to see their old stomping grounds.  Now, I have thought about arranging a daily bus from SLC or Boise to Burley...obviously thinking big, but not sure we could get enough interest to afford it.

Burley is hard to get to, and yet, we've seen a number of people try and have reunions out of the area, and attendance has been impacted by "area appeal."  I think we'll persevere...I suspicion that folks will figure out how to get there...I know it is a big trip for you, but if we use the technology that is driving this hopefully people will make "connections."

I truly appreciate the suggestion...!!!  The momentum is picking up...I would like to think that we fill Burley up to the point that people have to stay in Twin Falls and drive over...but we'll see.  Thus far good response from the "locals"...

Only 5 of us at the meeting, but interest continues to grow.  I'm fearful if we had it outside of Burley that a number of the locals would not come.  Additionally, we are placing a HUGE focus on getting previous teachers and administration to attend...this would drop off significantly if we moved it out of area.  I suspicion we will have 10-20 of them there at minimum.  I'm looking at having Lovell Turner do a keynote...haven't asked him yet...he is 90.

Jean Hickman is working this for us...

Keep the ideas coming...and thank you again for your help.

Clyde B

Jeanie Snow

Clyde, I must have royally screwed up somewhere if I didn't teach you that suspicion is a noun and suspect can be either a noun or a verb - the latter in your case!  (Sorry, I just can't get over all those years of "bleeding" students' papers!)

Seriously, I think you have a great project going and I heard rumors that the students from the 80's might try to copy it.  I would have come to your meeting at Edith's except that the houseguests I'd had for a week just left that afternoon and I collapsed.  Let me know about future meetings if any are on the docket; I'd be happy to do what I could to help.  In addenda - I firmly believe you are correct in basing your reunion in Burley.  Having it elsewhere just wouldn't make sense to me.  Good luck.

Jeanie Snow

Clyde Brinegar (1976)

Mrs. Snow...

I am in trouble if my English is going to be "graded" in my posts or e-mails.  Regardless, (at least I didn't use "irregardless") thanks for the gentle prodding and making sure we speak well...or is that "good?"... ;-)

Through the holidays plans for the reunion will be simmering.  After the first of the year, it will be "all hands on deck."

I'll keep you posted.

Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you.

Clyde B.

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Lesli Asson (O'Neill) (1978)

Wow!  I remember the 'irregradless' isn't a word, too!  See, Mrs. Snow, you did get through to at least 2 of us!

Great to hear that it's still in Burley; it was just a suggestion (actually, my husband suggested it because he's seen Burley and Boise both, and coming from New Jersey, he just doesn't understand the draw to the old stomping grounds).  I'm hoping there will be a big turn-out.

Just messaged with Greg Morton on Facebook; he's planning to come.  That's 2 from our class but I'm hoping for more.  We have to remember that not everybody is on FB so I'm hoping that information is going out via other avenues.

Keep up the good fight!

Lesli Asson (O'Neill) (1978)

Oops!  Should say 'THAT 'irregradless' . . . . 

Ward Rasmussen (1977)

 Thought you might get a kick about my brother Ed & me telling a "high school" story about Cindy Tolle.  Please forgive us Cindy.

Charles Cargill (1977)

Hey Clyde,

I got your message and all is well with me and my family.  I hope that all is going well with you and your family.  Where are you living these days?  I appreciate the effort you and others are putting into making these arrangements for a reunion spanning graduating classes over 10 years.  I've posted it on FB and recommend that you do the same as well as solicit this idea to others as it appears to be the best public forum out there.  I hope to be able to make it to at least for one of the days of the reunion.  I've asked my brother and sister who graduated in 72 and 74 to come with me. 

Charlie Cargill

I have some fond memories of those fantastic trumpet solos that you displayed.

Valerie Land (Gaster) (1975)

I am so impressed with the website and all the amazing options that we have.  I just wanted to give you a hearty applause today for getting this put together.  Thanks, Valerie

Patrick Kelly (1972)

Nice job getting this going Clyde. It should be a great time. Is Anne Schorzman coming?

Clyde Brinegar (1976)

Mary Brown (Taylor) (1976)

Hi Clyde!  There is a shuttle service that runs from Salt Lake and Boise to all over.  It is called Salt Lake Express.  I have used it to visit my daughter in Jerome.  I fly into Boise and take the shuttle to the Wal Mart in Jerome.  The cost was around $26.00.  Check out their web site at saltlakeexpress.com.  This may work for those who have a ride once they get to Burley.  Just a thought! Mary 

Rhonda Shindle (Elquist) (1972)

Wow Clyde,  I  really appreciate all the work you must have done to get this whole thing pulled together.  You are the man!!!  I am very excited every time I get a message someone has joined the profiles. I live in Twin and would be willing to help as the time gets closer so just let me know what i can do.

Do You know if Ann Schrozman is coming?

Clyde Brinegar (1976)

I'm sure we will need help!!!  Thanks Rhonda...

Feel free to join us at April 14th, 2011 at the Burley Inn for a Core Team Meeting...we're coming in on the home stretch.

To Mary...I think I will post your shuttle information...

Thanks gang for all your support...

Clyde

Kamala Hubsmith (Hoyer) (1978)

Clyde you really need to post this on fb somehow.Lots of these people are my friends.I will post it to them.So where is the gathering on Friday?Is dinner being served?What fun stuff are we doing that nite?Will there be cocktails and dancing?Or more of a meet and greet?Thanks...

Clyde Brinegar (1976)

Hi...thanks for the feedback.

It actually is out on Facebook, but "do your thing" to get the word out to your friends.

It is in a group called "I graduated from Burley High in the 70s" -- yea I know it is long.

There is a complete list of what is scheduled on the "registration" page, but great point that it is "hard to find."  I may put a "button" on the front page...let me noodle on that one.  (I have a link out there now after reading your post).

Relative to Facebook... click here...

http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=137265232967520

You can tell it has posts from July of last year, but it has been tough getting everyone's e-mail.  This was going to be a "viral" effort with no mailing, but as referenced below, I'm doing a mailer to those that have shared their addresses with previous reunion committees.

Full dinners on both Friday and Saturday night...live music, I think one of the local "vendors" is providing some level of "beverage" and overall should be a hoot.  Saturday will have a "no host bar" and dancing with DJ...Friday's music will be a bit more subdued for people to be able to visit and the teachers to be introduced etc...outside at the Elk's Patio at the river.  Saturday night is at the Burley Inn...

I have a mailing (postcard) this is going out to those without email over the next week.  I'll be posting a copy on the home page as well.  If you have other ideas, help us out.

I appreciate your comments...THANK YOU!

Clyde

Kamala Hubsmith (Hoyer) (1978)

Clyde your efforts on putting all this together is awesome!!!!The web site is wonderful.I will do what I can to help.I cant thank you enough for the time you have invested.

Clyde Brinegar (1976)

Clyde Brinegar (1976)

Ruben Saldana (1976)

Clyde,

Perhaps I missed it but were you going to post committee meeting minutes? If you have where can I find them?

Gracias Amigo,

Ruben