L-R: Phyllis Rehrig Krone, Chris Powers Houlihan, Merilee Huth, Janet Knight Morales, Lynn Lovejoy Volgraff, Joanne Peabody Mullaly, Nancy Barton Clifford
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
BHS '65 Ladies Meet Up
I had to post this great photo from Pam and Jon Kirkwood's Loop. Girls, ya'll look FANTASTIC and how wonderful that you are still in touch with one another!!
L-R: Phyllis Rehrig Krone, Chris Powers Houlihan, Merilee Huth, Janet Knight Morales, Lynn Lovejoy Volgraff, Joanne Peabody Mullaly, Nancy Barton Clifford
L-R: Phyllis Rehrig Krone, Chris Powers Houlihan, Merilee Huth, Janet Knight Morales, Lynn Lovejoy Volgraff, Joanne Peabody Mullaly, Nancy Barton Clifford
Chris (Hesketh) Butenschoen
Received the following emails after sending out the class newsletter. Thanks for the recent photo and the update, Chris!
Cathy - this is so much fun to read! I spent my senior year at BHS ('67) and unfortunately, never bonded with very many folks. I remember many of the names and pictures, tho, so it is a real treat to read about everyone.
Regards,
Chris (Hesketh) Butenschoen
Hi Chris!
Thanks for writing and so glad you are enjoying the newsletter. It's fun for me too!
So were you at BHS only your senior year? It would be great if you could give a little update on your life, Chris, along with a recent photo or more if possible that I can post on the blog and send in the next newsletter.
Thanks so much & I hope you have a great day.
blessings,
Cathy
Yes, I transferred into BHS from Connecticut for just my senior year - I was in the business classes, and ended up taking only the required classes and working at Boggess Typewriter in the afternoons (work experience program).
After high school I landed in Florida working for Pratt & Whitney for 3 years then on to San Francisco where I worked for Bechtel about 30 years.(started out as secretary, eventually made it to Field Procurement Manager). During my time with Bechtel, I was transferred to Bellingham, WA to work at the BP (then ARCO) Cherry Point Refinery on a temporary assignment. Finished out my Bechtel career, travelling to a number of places - Guam, New Zealand, Italy, North Dakota, Illinois, Colorado to name a few, but found my second husband and built a home here in Bellingham (God's country!). BP Cherry Point hired me in 2000 where I currently reside as the Sr. Contract Administrator - BUT! Retirement is only 11 months away - yahoo!
I did toy with coming down to one of the reunions, but it was at the time I owned a small business here in Bellingham, and the money just wasn't there. That business was a good experience - taught me I prefer a paycheck!
It is very enjoyable reading your notes - I don't remember too many folks except by their pictures (the Martin twins were friends), but it is wonderful to hear the updates. Keep up the good work.
This picture is of my husband Bob and me on a recent cruise to Alaska. My first husband and I were married 13 years - great guy, just didn't work out.
Cathy - this is so much fun to read! I spent my senior year at BHS ('67) and unfortunately, never bonded with very many folks. I remember many of the names and pictures, tho, so it is a real treat to read about everyone.
Regards,
Chris (Hesketh) Butenschoen
Hi Chris!
Thanks for writing and so glad you are enjoying the newsletter. It's fun for me too!
So were you at BHS only your senior year? It would be great if you could give a little update on your life, Chris, along with a recent photo or more if possible that I can post on the blog and send in the next newsletter.
Thanks so much & I hope you have a great day.
blessings,
Cathy
Yes, I transferred into BHS from Connecticut for just my senior year - I was in the business classes, and ended up taking only the required classes and working at Boggess Typewriter in the afternoons (work experience program).
After high school I landed in Florida working for Pratt & Whitney for 3 years then on to San Francisco where I worked for Bechtel about 30 years.(started out as secretary, eventually made it to Field Procurement Manager). During my time with Bechtel, I was transferred to Bellingham, WA to work at the BP (then ARCO) Cherry Point Refinery on a temporary assignment. Finished out my Bechtel career, travelling to a number of places - Guam, New Zealand, Italy, North Dakota, Illinois, Colorado to name a few, but found my second husband and built a home here in Bellingham (God's country!). BP Cherry Point hired me in 2000 where I currently reside as the Sr. Contract Administrator - BUT! Retirement is only 11 months away - yahoo!
I did toy with coming down to one of the reunions, but it was at the time I owned a small business here in Bellingham, and the money just wasn't there. That business was a good experience - taught me I prefer a paycheck!
It is very enjoyable reading your notes - I don't remember too many folks except by their pictures (the Martin twins were friends), but it is wonderful to hear the updates. Keep up the good work.
This picture is of my husband Bob and me on a recent cruise to Alaska. My first husband and I were married 13 years - great guy, just didn't work out.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Linda, Andrea and Deanna's Trip to Italy
Looks like ya'll had a BLAST - thanks for the update, Andrea... Ciao!!
Bonjourno, Cathy:
Keep up the great job you do with the BHS '67 Newsletter! Thank you so much.
I've attached a photo of Linda (Peterson) Everett, me, and Deanna (Lloyd) Jennings which was taken during our recent trip to Rome, Italy! It's taken outside Il Latini in Firenze (Florence), where we traveled by train for the day, and which we understand is Rachel Ray's favorite restaurant. We had a great time. We reminisced, laughed a whole lot, cried, and laughed some more. Our hotel was on the Piazza della Rotunda, and overlooked the Pantheon. We saw everything we could in the short time we were there (Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, St. Peter's Cathedral, Cistine Chapel, Piazza Navona to name a few in Rome, and in Firenze, we saw The David).
Linda has been to Rome before and was a wonderful tour guide. Her daughter, Lacey, accompanied us too. She'd "scout" ahead for restaurants, sometimes carried our packages, and in general, was a great 4th member of our little group. We had fabulous food, walked our legs off every day, and had numerous adventures that we'll always remember. It was truly the trip of a lifetime for me, and I surely hope to go back again, as I loved Rome!
And Linda and Deanna, if you're reading this, "Uh huh."
Ciao, Bella! And thanks again, Cathy, for all your efforts on the newsletter.
Andrea Moxness
Deanna Lloyd Jennings
Linda Peterson Everett
Bonjourno, Cathy:
Keep up the great job you do with the BHS '67 Newsletter! Thank you so much.
I've attached a photo of Linda (Peterson) Everett, me, and Deanna (Lloyd) Jennings which was taken during our recent trip to Rome, Italy! It's taken outside Il Latini in Firenze (Florence), where we traveled by train for the day, and which we understand is Rachel Ray's favorite restaurant. We had a great time. We reminisced, laughed a whole lot, cried, and laughed some more. Our hotel was on the Piazza della Rotunda, and overlooked the Pantheon. We saw everything we could in the short time we were there (Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, St. Peter's Cathedral, Cistine Chapel, Piazza Navona to name a few in Rome, and in Firenze, we saw The David).
Linda has been to Rome before and was a wonderful tour guide. Her daughter, Lacey, accompanied us too. She'd "scout" ahead for restaurants, sometimes carried our packages, and in general, was a great 4th member of our little group. We had fabulous food, walked our legs off every day, and had numerous adventures that we'll always remember. It was truly the trip of a lifetime for me, and I surely hope to go back again, as I loved Rome!
And Linda and Deanna, if you're reading this, "Uh huh."
Ciao, Bella! And thanks again, Cathy, for all your efforts on the newsletter.
Andrea Moxness
Deanna Lloyd Jennings
Linda Peterson Everett
6 More Weeks of Winter says Good Ol' Punxsutawney Phil!
BURRRRR!!!
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Teri Troxel McClain lives in Punxsutawney and here's her update - thanks Teri!
Hi Cathy
Happy Ground Hog Day!! I am waiting for Phil, the world-famous Weather Prognosticating Groundhog, to come out of his tree stump and tell us what he sees. The way I understand it is, if Phil sees his shadow, he gets scared and goes back in to hide. Then we have six more weeks of winter. No shadow, spring is here. Lots of people in town for the activities. As of 6:14 am I have not heard if Phil has seen his shadow yet. We have two fronts coming thru with some snow. It's warm today about 37 out but cold and snowny weather on the way. The low around 6 degrees. How's sunny California? I help my daughter with her antique shop DIXIE DEAN. We have primitive and salvage pieces. We have been working to get ready for this week. I am excited, The Steelers, Pittsburgs Football team, won the Super Bowl. GO STEELERS!! It was a great game.
God Bless You.
Teri
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Teri Troxel McClain lives in Punxsutawney and here's her update - thanks Teri!
Hi Cathy
Happy Ground Hog Day!! I am waiting for Phil, the world-famous Weather Prognosticating Groundhog, to come out of his tree stump and tell us what he sees. The way I understand it is, if Phil sees his shadow, he gets scared and goes back in to hide. Then we have six more weeks of winter. No shadow, spring is here. Lots of people in town for the activities. As of 6:14 am I have not heard if Phil has seen his shadow yet. We have two fronts coming thru with some snow. It's warm today about 37 out but cold and snowny weather on the way. The low around 6 degrees. How's sunny California? I help my daughter with her antique shop DIXIE DEAN. We have primitive and salvage pieces. We have been working to get ready for this week. I am excited, The Steelers, Pittsburgs Football team, won the Super Bowl. GO STEELERS!! It was a great game.
God Bless You.
Teri
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Lockheed's Skunk Works
XP-80 'Shooting Star'
In 1943, Lockheed's Burbank operation began development of a new jet for the U.S. Army Air Corps in secret. The development team adopted the name "Skunk Works" and the following year, Lockheed's XP-80 Shooting Star, the first American jet fighter, flew for the first time. The plane was built in complete secrecy by the Skunk Works and in 1947, it set a new world air speed record at 623.8 mph.
Today, Advanced Development Programs (a.k.a. The Skunk Works) continues in the California desert city of Palmdale.
SR-71 'Blackbird'
The Polecat high-altitude, long-endurance UAV was built and flown in secret
Morphing hunter-killer UAV would combine endurance and speed
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And who knows what other Lockheed secrets are brewing...?
In 1943, Lockheed's Burbank operation began development of a new jet for the U.S. Army Air Corps in secret. The development team adopted the name "Skunk Works" and the following year, Lockheed's XP-80 Shooting Star, the first American jet fighter, flew for the first time. The plane was built in complete secrecy by the Skunk Works and in 1947, it set a new world air speed record at 623.8 mph.
Today, Advanced Development Programs (a.k.a. The Skunk Works) continues in the California desert city of Palmdale.
SR-71 'Blackbird'
The Polecat high-altitude, long-endurance UAV was built and flown in secret
Morphing hunter-killer UAV would combine endurance and speed
source
And who knows what other Lockheed secrets are brewing...?
Burbank's Time Capsule
Hey, here is an interesting website/blog for lovers of local LA history: The Daily Mirror, Larry Harnisch Reflects on Los Angeles History.
Today's post on Burbank tells of a time capsule that was hidden away 50 years ago in the then new Magnolia Blvd bridge and is supposed to be opened Thursday, February 5, 2009.
The little 1959 capsule contains 35-mm film of local buildings along with the prediction that Burbank would be served by monorail transit and atomic power by 2009!
Today's post on Burbank tells of a time capsule that was hidden away 50 years ago in the then new Magnolia Blvd bridge and is supposed to be opened Thursday, February 5, 2009.
The little 1959 capsule contains 35-mm film of local buildings along with the prediction that Burbank would be served by monorail transit and atomic power by 2009!
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