Retirement!

While some BHS classmates have already retired and are even retiring TODAY... Carol Nicholls Lebrecht ('67), Dona Foy Bruckner ('67) and Scott Bruckner ('66) - CONGRATULATIONS GUYS!!! others of us (i.e. yours truly) have started a new job with retirement waaaaay down the road.

I'm not jealous. Okay, maybe a little. Alright... A LOT! But I'll get over it.

So yeah, this is very exciting for those of you who have planned, saved and can now enjoy!

Another recent retiree is Jay Chris Peterson (BHS '67) and below are the latest pics of his and his wife Sherri's new house being built on 2 acres in Washington which should be done in 5-6 months... looks FABULOUS, Jay!!

Jay wrote, "Celebrating my late father's 100th birthday with these construction photos."









Here's Jay's email from June 2, 2010:

Hi Cathy,
I will do what I can but this week is filled with stuff to do. This is Wednesday, Friday and Saturday my movers are taking my household goods and shop equipment and placing them in storage until my new home is finished. Friday evening is my retirement party hosted by my school staff. Saturday is my wife's party hosted by her staff. Then the last week of school. June 10 is my last day as a teacher. June 15 we leave in our truck camper and honda for Bellingham WA, a three day drive. We stay with friends and I have a one bedroom apartment waiting. Back down to LAX June 26 to pick up my camaro that is in storage in Lakewood. Another 3 day drive this time to my new apartment and hopefully some rest from the stress of retiring, selling a home, acquiring a construction loan, packing 20,000 lbs of household goods, shipping two cars and driving two others 1200+ miles with a U haul trailer behind my gas-guzzling truck.....the list goes on. Once settled in Bellingham WA the pictures will start coming in. Pamela asked where I am now....Lancaster CA and happy to leave. 35 years in this community. Thanks for posting my previous pictures and including me in your wonderful newsletter. Life is good and hope you are doing well in your new adventure.

Cheers,
Jay Christopher Peterson

The Ortega's Road Trip

Saw on Facebook that Joan Nobile Ortega (BHS '67) and husband Fred (BHS '65) are on a major road trip with their granddaughters, Kristin and Kaitlyn.

Not sure where all they are going but here are a few pics - HAVE FUN GUYS!!




Camping at Point Mugu


Kaitlyn and Kristin


It's a small world after all!

UPDATE
Joan wrote, "We are visiting 13 states on this trip. Enjoying lots of new places!"

Update from the Gulf

As some of you may know, last month I relocated from sunny California to sunny Florida, in Panama City Beach, which is on the Gulf of Mexico.

The oil spill is causing great havoc in many places but so far our beaches have been spared. (Oil Spill Forecast)

So took a walk this morning...


and saw that the beach and the water were all clear...


but was surprised to see how high the tide came due to the full moon last night... notice the Georgia Bulldogs tent - right mascot/wrong color - lol!


Went swimming in the afternoon and returned after dinner to walk along the beach and see the sunset which I try to do often since I live so close (more beach pics at Cathy's Camera)


And this evening, found these shells along the way!

We Lost Jim Bennett on June 7, 2010 (BHS '66)

From the Loop today:
"We are also saddened to tell you that Jim Bennett '66, recently passed away unexpectedly. Our deepest sympathies go out to his Mother, Brother Tom Bennett '68, and Sister-in-law Annette Dinolfo Bennett '68, his nieces and nephews and many many friends. Plans for a Memorial have not yet been finalized. Jimmy will be missed by so many..."

We are praying for Jim's loved ones.

August 9, 2010 UPDATE
From Gil Uribe...

Cathy,
Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know that the Jim Bennett Celebration of LIfe get together came out better than I had hoped for. Family and friends were all there and Jim's nephew gave a beautiful and touching speech about his Uncle. Perfect night and the Bennett family really appreciated it.

Have a good one,
Gil

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PHOTOS FROM 1966 BURBANK HIGH YEARBOOK

Road Kings Car Show 2010

The Road Kings Car Show was held at Johnny Carson Park in Burbank, CA on June 13, 2010. You may see some familiar faces on the video!



http://www.burbanknbeyond.com/

Great BURBANK photos of yesteryear!Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:24 AM

Thanks Pam!

Click here to see more from the Burbank Historical Society: http://www.burbankhistoricalsoc.com/photo.htm


California Centennial 1948

Howard Graul (BHS '65) 1947-2010

Sad to say I found this May 9, 2010 notice today:

Howard Graul
BORN: July 11, 1947
DIED: February 14, 2010
LOCATION: San Francisco, CA

Howard C. Graul Died of heart failure on 2-14-10 at 62. He spent his early years in Steubenville, Ohio and Burbank, CA and was a long time resident of San Francisco. He graduated from Burbank High School and from the University of Wyoming. Howard is survived by a world-wide network of friends. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association.

sources:
http://www.tributes.com/show/Howard-Graul-87922360

http://www.sfchron.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/05/09/MNGRAULHOW10.DTL