Lions-L Discussion List - February, 1997

From: Dunn, Keith
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 1997 09:56:14 -0500
Subject: RE: Keith

Sorry Rick ... You were right, the phone is disconnected and with no additional info available ...

K. Dunn

From: Dell Emerson
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 1997 12:07:12 -0500
Subject: RE: Keith

Rick,

This might not help but we should all be aware of it...

There are over 70,000,000 listings of residential listings and phone numbers available on infoseek at "www.infoseek.com". Just click on "find people" and type in the name Marlin Gibson". There are several Marlin Gibsons listed, and it would be our luck, that none of them are the one you're looking for. This may be of common knowledge to most, but thought it might be a good opportunity for the rest of the lions to come aboard on "people search". Anyway, it's always an excellent tool for finding out where I live. :-)

Dell Emerson '69

From: Sandye Smith
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 1997 14:07:25 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Sandye '64

George wrote:
>"If you ever get a chance to see Oscar P"

I am certain I will either see or speak with him in the near future and will pass along some of the comments.

Sandye '64

From: David Reed
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 1997 14:51:01 -0500
Subject: RE: Automated reply

:-o Sorry about all the automated reply messages folks.

Thank goodness I was on the digest list and not the regular list, or each of my automated replies would have bounced back to me through the list setting off another automated reply which would have bounced back to me through the list setting off another automated reply which would have bounced back to me through the list setting off another automated reply which ... :-) At least this was only once a day.

I'll keep it from hapenning in the future.

Maybe this is something that should be warned about in "Mailing List Administrivia". (by the way: I hope the content of the recent "E-Mail Etiquite" article will also be made a permenent part of "Mailing List Administrivia").

l8r

David Reed '83

From: Foucher
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 1997 17:06:57 -0800
Subject: Re: Keith

Dunn, Keith wrote:
>
> Sorry Rick ... You were right, the phone is disconnected and with no additional info available ...

Thanks for trying,

Rick Foucher

From: Rick Foucher
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 1997 17:13:32 -0800
Subject: Re: Keith

I found him using Switchboard. One day I was talking to him on the computer and the next day his phone and his computer line were disconected. Thanks for the tip,I havent tried infoseek yet.

Rick.

From: Thomas M. Mowery
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 1997 08:48:35 -0500
Subject: Re:

Dunn, Keith wrote:
>
> Hey Mow,
>
> Is Alice's sister (wasn't her name Lori?) and her husband here at Port Canaveral? I saw a notice announcing a change of command for MTMC at

Just her husband Don (Buxton - class of '72) is there, as they are now divorced. Lori is staying with her mom while finishing a degree at Columbus State Univ.

I Bruce (Boettcher - class of '72) and I are contemplating "borrowing" Jim Davis' TR6 and heading your way. We want to show you what you have miised all these years. By the way we're bringing all our old 8-track tapes...

Tom Mowery (class of '73)

From: Mike Omelanuk
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 1997 20:44:17 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Oscar P.'s Paddle

In a message dated 97-01-31 04:02:18 EST, Frank Stringfellow wrote:

<< I had no idea that my earlier comment about Oscar's paddle would generate sooooo much mail, thoughts and expressions. I did not know that his paddle rep. was that well known. I thought just us incorrigibles knew the intimate details of that wood. >>

For those of you who joined the list later on, there was an earleir similar dicussion of the paddle. You might want to read some of the archived discussions.

In a message dated Thu, 30 Jan 1997 11:16:34 -0500, William Plock wrote:

<< Seems like Baker Lions don't have much to do with their free time except critique getting hit with a board. >>

My friend, you had to have been there!

Mike '64

From: Jim Davis
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 1997 20:52:07 -0500
Subject: Re:

Too late Mow, Oscar P. showed up at my place of employment today, gave me 5 licks for "being mean to sweet little Teresa" and confiscated my TR-6. I hope you're happy Teresa!! Jim '66

From: John Small
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 1997 22:05:27 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Automated reply

How do I get on a scaled down version of all this e mail? I'm going crazy trying to keep up with you folks - paddles, politically correctness, Oscar B., etc. Help

John Small '64

From: Jim Crowson
Date: Sat, 01 Feb 1997 01:12:59 -0500
Subject: Re: Jim Davis' Comments

>Just to clear up a promotion that Dr. Fred would like to have had, he was
the Assistant Super for MCSD in charge of curriculum.

I also have fond memories of all of the teachers and administrators that you mentioned. Coach Wolf was the exception. I was too younf to remember him, I was in the 8th grade when he left. I do remember and incident in the locker room when someone put a ice-hot in his (Coach Wolf's shorts).

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sat, 1 Feb 1997 06:00:14 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: HELP

Thanks to all who answered my questions and dilema concerning AOL. My other provider is MIS network, but I cannnot send e-mail on it. I do have a call to online help from them.

Again, thanks>>>

Roy

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sat, 1 Feb 1997 06:02:45 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: AOL

Hi George,

Thanks for the reply. Maybe AOL will get it together soon. I got on this A.M. at 5, No waiting.....wonder why?

Roy

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sat, 1 Feb 1997 06:07:32 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Internet Access

Johnny,

I do plan to contact Mindspring. I also hear good things about them. I guess I'll need to change my e-mail address again.

Many thanks,

Sunshine

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sat, 1 Feb 1997 06:19:25 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: AOL vs. ISP

RE> Help The response to my quest for help about AOL was overwhelming....thanks... I'll pursue another provider.

Roy
class of 68

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sat, 1 Feb 1997 06:37:11 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Oscar's paddle

Tiny,

Great response about discipline.

Roy '68

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sat, 1 Feb 1997 07:17:26 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Jim Davis' Comments

Reply to Jim Davis' comments.

Great comments about The Paddle. I too remember the days of Oscar P.'s paddle, although I never experienced it.....I was in FEAR of it. He was and is a GREAT man, that I respect.

change of subject. TR6. I, too had a TR6, 1974, chocolate brown, red striped tires, air. On June 13, 1977, Jim Gaylor (class of 69) and I were heading to Auburn, Alabama and had a head on collision with a white Ford Van... the van won. Left me in hospital for 10 days, broken arm, concussion, compression fracture of 5th lumbar. Totaled the car....sure do miss it.

Roy '68

From: Mike Omelanuk
Date: Sat, 1 Feb 1997 08:01:55 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Condensed @Baker

In a message dated 97-02-01 04:02:25 EST, John Small wrote:

<< How do I get on a scaled down version of all this e mail? I'm going crazy trying to keep up with you folks - paddles, politically correctness, Oscar B., etc. >>

John, you could always wait until the end of the month and read the digest. Bob and I strip the excess quotes and addresses out and post it.

Mike '64

From: George Burns
Date: Sat, 1 Feb 1997 08:18:40 -0500
Subject: Re:

Jim,

You're one sick puppy. But keep that kind of humor and share it with us. It adds a touch of personal humor to morning coffe.

George '72

From: George Burns
Date: Sat, 1 Feb 1997 08:22:18 -0500
Subject: John Small '64

John,

Read and heed my son. Just read and enjoy... it all comes with the web site.

Hell... just be thankful you can get on and receive any of this humor; with an address like yours. But glad to see you're on.

From: Mike Hursey
Date: Sat, 01 Feb 1997 12:18:13 -0800
Subject: Re: HELP

My folks have the same dilemma, and I've contacted a company via e-mail at "signup@juno.com". My friend says that they have free e-mail. You still have to have a computer and windows, but if your just missing e-mail the price is right!

Does any body else out there use this company? Mike '70

From: Jim Davis
Date: Sat, 01 Feb 1997 16:26:18 -0500
Subject: Re: HELP

I do, but please don't tell Teresa.

But seriously, I've been using juno mail for about 3 months and am generaly very satisfied. I use it for another list to which I subscribe (Keith take note, Roy you may not want to:"triumphs@autox.team.net") and general e-mail. It has some great features like easy to use "spell check" and super easy to save file folders, however it is suffering from rapid expansion growing pains and is occasionaly difficult to access. But since it's free it is unfair to (Teresa, don't read this:) bitch too much.

If anyone wants a copy, send me your snail mail address and I'll get you a copy (yes, even you Teresa)

Jim Davis '66

From: Johnny Joiner
Date: Sun, 02 Feb 1997 08:38:16 -0500
Subject: E-Mail

Roy Boy,

( And anyone else interested in E-mail ), if you're interested in Web - Based E-Mail, where you never have to change your address, need additional software, and costs nothing, check out this site. http://www.hotmail.com

Johnny Joiner ' 65

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sun, 2 Feb 1997 09:00:57 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: HELP

Mike,

thanks for the email tip, I'll check it out.

Roy '68

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sun, 2 Feb 1997 09:10:32 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: HELP

Jim Davis,

Thanks for the info about email addresses. How's the TR6?

Roy '68

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sun, 2 Feb 1997 09:14:54 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: E-Mail

Johnny,

Thanks for the tip. As you can tell, I was able to get on AOL.(a preety good rhyme eh?) to retrieve this message. I'll try the hotmail site when I'm on MIS.

Many thanks.

Roy '68

From: TBiesecker
Date: Sun, 2 Feb 1997 11:01:09 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Jim Davis/S&M enthusiast?

Jim Davis wrote in reply to Tom Mowery:

>Oscar P. showed up at my place of employment today, gave me 5 licks for
"being mean to sweet little Teresa" and confiscated my TR-6. I hope you're happy Teresa!!

NANNIE-NANNIE BOO-BOO!! Hey.....Can I get a piece of this action???

From: TBiesecker
Date: Sun, 2 Feb 1997 11:39:25 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Sick Puppy...

George wrote: Jim, You're one sick puppy. But keep that kind of humor...

Yes!! I love sick puppies!! Thank goodness for people who don't take themselves too seriously...Glad to be an instigator...."Sweet Little Teresa" '74 (HA!)

From: Thomas M. Mowery
Date: Mon, 03 Feb 1997 19:48:30 -0500
Subject: Weird Crime!

Just got this email from my brother. Sounds to crazy to believe! Let me know if anyone else has heard this one.

Message thread follows:
- ------------------------

Dear Friends,

I wish to warn you about a new crime ring that is targeting business travelers. This ring is well organized, well funded, has very skilled personnel, and is currently in most major cities and recently very active in New Orleans.

The crime begins when a business traveler goes to a lounge for a drink at the end of the work day. A person in the bar walks up as they sit alone and offers to buy them a drink. The last thing the traveler remembers until they wake up in a hotel room bath tub, their body submerged to their neck in ice, is sipping that drink. There is a note taped to the wall instructing them not to move and to call 911. A phone is on a small table next to the bathtub for them to call. The business traveler calls 911 who have become quite familiar with this crime. The business traveler is instructed by the 911 operator to very slowly and carefully reach behind them and feel if there is a tube protruding from their lower back. The business traveler finds the tube and answers, "Yes." The 911 operator tells them to remain still, having already sent paramedics to help. The operator knows that both of the business traveler's kidneys have been harvested. This is not a scam or out of a science fiction novel, it is real. It is documented and confirmable. If you travel or someone close to you travels, please be careful.

Regards,

Subject: Body Part Criminal

Author: LES UTZ at hp-santaclara,om11 Date: 1/2/97 11:06 AM

Just when you thought it was safe in the airports.....Hard to believe, but I got this from a reliable source at Corporate.

For any of you doing any traveling, beware. From: Patty Hou, on 12/16/96 10:33 AM:

Yes, this does happen. My sister-in-law works with a lady that this happened to her son's neighbor who lives in Houston. The only "good" thing to this whole story is the fact that the people doing this horrible crime are very in tune to what complications can happen afterwards because of the details precautions they take the time to set up before leaving the room.

The word from my sister-in-law is that the hospital in Las Vegas (yes, Vegas) prior to transferring him back to Houston stated that these people know exactly what they are doing. The incision, etc. was exact and clean. They use sterile equipment etc. and the hospital stated that other than the fact that the victim loses a kidney there has not been any reports of other complications due to non-sterile, etc. tactics that were used.

From: Kathy Dev, on 12/13/96 3:25 PM:

Sadly, this is very true. My husband is a Houston Firefighter/EMT and they have received alerts regarding this crime ring. It is to be taken very seriously. The daughter of a friend of a fellow firefighter had this happen to her. Skilled doctor's are performing these crimes! (which, btw, have been highly noted in the Las Vegas area)

Additionally, the military has received alerts regarding this.

- ----------------- End of message

From: A. Frank Stringfellow
Date: 04 Feb 97 05:29:26 -0800
Subject: Fwd: Weird Crime!

This story has been floating around for 3-4 years. It has been shown to be totally false. To verify this for yourself, simply call the Las Vegas Police Department.

Kindest regards,

A. Frank Stringfellow,

From: David Reed
Date: Tue, 04 Feb 1997 09:33:12 -0500
Subject: Weird Crime! - reply

You're right, it does sound too crazy to believe. I just don't know if this is crazy or not. If this is legit, someone out there please post the name and date of a newspaper or magazine that has an article on this, just a reference to any news article in print that can be checked in a library.

Either that or someone out there may just be getting a laugh over seeing how far a sick rumor will go. (I realize that Tom's brother doesn't comment on its accuracy, he is just passing it on)

l8r

David M. Reed, '83

From: Elaine Graves
Date: 4 Feb 1997 11:38:26 EDT
Subject: Find People

Hi all,

Here it is Tuesday and I am back at work! A friend and I did a "day trip" yesterday and drove to Wrightsville Beach, NC. Had a lovely time, wading (the water was cold but not so bad for wading), and picking up seashells. I even got a little sunburn. Everywhere we went there was dredging going on and rebuilding. They are still cleaning up after Hurricane Fran. Many places that are usually open in the off season were closed. The Ferry was not running. Still, it was a great day away from work.

Just in case all do not have them... here are some addresses for locators on the Internet:

<http://www.switchboard.com/bin/cgiqa.dll>

<http://www.infobel.be/infobel/infobelworld.html>

<http://www.trendy.net/sites/peoplefind>

<http://www.bigfoot.com>

<http://www.four11.com>

Overseas Brats has change to:

<http://www.vni.net/~mcl/osb/osbemlct.htm>

You all probably know some that I do not...Please send to me email at: Omited

Elaine Graves BHS67

From: Jennings, Sue
Date: Tue, 4 Feb 1997 23:10:37 -0600
Subject: Re: Find People

try <http://www.whowhere.com>

Sue Jennings (wife of Paul Jennings class of 72) SUZ

From: Elaine Graves
Date: 5 Feb 1997 08:31:28 EDT
Subject: Re: Find People

Thank You!

Elaine (Graves) Baker BHS 67

From: Jim Davis
Date: Wed, 05 Feb 1997 20:02:09 -0500
Subject: Re: Sick Puppy...

I hope this means that now we can be friends?

Jim Davis '66

From: Teresa Pait Biesecker
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 1997 08:34:19 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Sick Puppy...Friends??

Jim, I never thought we couldn't be friends! I don't think there are many people who can honestly say they have enough friends and don't need any more. I need all the friends I can get since I'm stuck in this god-forsaken ice hole called Minnesota (apologies to MN natives). Especially enjoy a sarcastic sense of humor (as long as it's playful) and it's hard to find people that really understand. Also, it's extremely hard to relay sarcastic humor with the written word if you don't know the person (I think we all know and appreciate that!) P.S. Is that Steve Crawford that used to live 3 houses down from me on Grenada Dr??

Teresa Pait Biesecker

From: Roy Cook
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 1997 11:05:22 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Sick Puppy...Friends??

Teresa, Steve Crawford did live on Granada. His mom is still there. I see where he gets his sense of humor, his mom is quite a character. Roy '68

From: Dunn, Keith
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 1997 10:59:54 -0500
Subject: RE: 8-tracks

Way Cool!

Hope you have some good tunes ... "beach music" (Tams, Showmen, Swinging Medallions, Gentrys, etc.) would be appropriate ... then we can drink some warm PBR and go to the Krystal ... NOT!

Anyone out there know what happened to Mike Guthrie and his band??

K. Dunn `69

From: James W. Demastes
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 1997 10:39:01 -0600 (CST)
Subject: Re: Sick Puppy...Friends??

Teresa,

God forsaken ice hole?! I've applied for a job in Bemidji Minnesota. God forsaken is O.K., but the ice hole part sounds a bit forboding.

Jim '78

From: Roy Cook
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 1997 11:38:38 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: 8-tracks

Keith wrote> Where is Michale Guthrie?

The last time I heard from Mike, he had just completed a tour of England. Gary Burnette (Arnold Bean, band) and friends of Mike and Herb tourned with them. I think that was about 4 years ago. The Michael Guthrie Band has cut several CD's and were doing quite well.

Roy Cook '68

From: Al Muehlke
Date: Thu, 06 Feb 1997 12:29:49 -0700
Subject: RE: 8-tracks

As long as we've got a musical thread going here, does anybody know what happened to Buck Dixon & his band "Penny Saints?"

Al '69

From: Teresa Pait Biesecker
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 1997 20:57:09 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Minnesota-Ice Hole

James Demastes: Please don't let the rantings of a Southern born and bred gal who is totally fed up with snow, ice, salt, sand and negative temperatures discourage you. Minnesota can be wonderful in the summer (the whole 2 weeks of it!). I'm just not a big fan of freezing my buns off for 7 months of the year! Other than that, it's ok!

Teresa '74

From: Teresa Pait Biesecker
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 1997 22:07:40 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Do I know you?

George -

Several messages ago you wrote: Teresa do I know you? I've been trying to figure that one out. I don't know your last name (or is it in your E-mail address?) I knew a George Filbeck '72 who played the french horn in band...

From: George Burns
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 1997 23:22:00 -0500
Subject: Do I know you?

Teresa, My name is George Burns. I was one of the yearbook photographers from '70-'72 editions. At the time... I was a skinny, pocket protector, nerd. If you've got your yearbook around; you shouldn't have any trouble finding me. I graduated in '72. Never was in band. But I do remember George Filbeck.

Once I find my yearbook, I'll try and find you in it; and see if I remember you. Talk to you soon.

George '72

From: katherine stroup
Date: Fri, 07 Feb 97 07:31:56 CST
Subject: Re: Minnesota-Ice Hole

I totally agree with Teresa. Being raised in the south myself, I spent 13 years in the northern part of Iowa, just 2 hours from Minneapolis. 60- is not my idea of ideal weather. I have moved to Tennessee and am sooooooo glad that I am no longer in an "ice hole".

From: A. Frank Stringfellow
Date: 07 Feb 97 06:24:31 -0800
Subject: Fwd: Do I know you?

Lions, et al:

It would really be meaningful if we could all place our name, BHS Class Year and an e-mail address to which persons could respond on a more personal one-to-one basis. As noted in the "included" e-mail, sometimes you just can't tell who is who, or what?

I do enjoy reading the notes back & forth, but sometimes they have little or no relevance to the "entire" Baker HS mailing list. One-to-one conversations like that might better be taken off-line. I for one would appreciate it, as I am sure some others might as well. Thank you if you choose to comply. If you choose not to comply or disagree with this suggestion, please try to keep your criticisms civil or at least try not to embarrass me publicly. Many thanks.

A. Frank Stringfellow BHS '62

From: James W. Demastes
Date: Fri, 7 Feb 1997 09:04:51 -0600 (CST)
Subject: Re: Minnesota-Ice Hole

Well, having never lived farther north than Columbus (now in Baton Rouge), I will approach any move to the northern states as temporary. Thanks for the insights. -Jim (fellow southerner)

From: Elaine Graves
Date: 7 Feb 1997 10:49:00 EDT
Subject: Fwd: Do I know you?

A. Frank Stringfellow (BHS62) wrote, etc., etc., etc. LI>Lions, et al:

I know this topic of what is right and proper will keep popping up ... I just want to say... I really like knowing who sends which email ... so please DO sign your messages (name then and now and class year), But, I happen to like to "learn" so I do by reading ALL messages. But then, this egghead/nerd type always read everything (at a glance) including tomato can labels in the grocery store! I now know more about the climate of Minnesota (and rejoice in that tidbit of knowledge). "One man's trash is another man's trivia". R. Elaine (Graves) Baker, BHS67

PS ...Since leaving High School, I have "mastered" the delete key.

From: DAVE HOLMBERG
Date: Fri, 7 Feb 1997 19:56:04 -0500
Subject: TAN TIME

I WISH ALL OF YOU COULD COME ON DOWN FOR A NICE SUNTAN...ITS GREAT IN THE CLEARWATER FLORIDA AREA. ANYWAY I WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY WEEK ..... DAVE HOLMBERG 74 " GO LIONS "

From: Teresa Pait Biesecker
Date: Fri, 7 Feb 1997 22:02:51 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Hot enough for ya?

David Holmberg wrote: I wish all of you could come on down for a nice suntan...

Hey, is that an invite to have a big all years reunion at your place, Dave? We could probably get a few folks together who would be willing to come to Clearwater... Oh, so this can have a Baker tie-in (which it already does since it's two Former Baker lions chatting with a Baker lurking audience) I just wanted to let you know that there is a neighbor of yours in Tampa that is also a Baker lion. It's my sister. Her name is (Billie) Ann Pait (Watson). I believe she was class of '62. For those of you that have The Arrowhead '61, she has a full page picture as she got elected "Most Beautiful" that year (her Junior yr.). Newt is also in that annual. I think it was his Senior year. BTW, not bragging about my sister, just proud of her, especially cause she is as beautiful inside as outside!

P.S. David -how about coming to Mpls-St Paul for a visit. We are having a heat wave of temperatures in the 20's!!

From: George Burns
Date: Fri, 7 Feb 1997 22:20:56 -0500
Subject: TAN TIME

Juuuuust gotta rub it in... don't ya! Hope you get crabs in yur shorts... the big blue ones. George '72

From: Teresa Pait Biesecker
Date: Fri, 7 Feb 1997 23:21:15 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Hot enough for ya?

Re earlier message concerning visiting David in Clearwater...Excuse my rudeness as I forgot to sign my e-mail...

Teresa Pait (Biesecker) '74

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 1997 08:13:33 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Hot enough for ya?

David Holmburg wrote: Come on down to Fla to get a tan.

Are you Dennis' brother? We played little league on the Cubs at Sunshine Field. I understand he is still coaching in Fla somewhere. If he has an e'mail address please send to me.

Thanks

Roy Cook class of 68

From: George Burns
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 1997 11:01:48 -0500
Subject: snow for ya

Hey Dave, If you get tired of all that sun and fun; and need some cooling off... come up to KY. We've just had a couple of inches of snow; that some of us polar dwellers will be happy to toss your way.

Let everyone know when you made all the arrangements for the "fun in the sun reunion". Your place... right? have a : ) day.

George '72 George Burns

From: JOY WHITE
Date: Sat, 08 Feb 1997 08:42:30 -0800
Subject: Re: Fwd: Do I know you?

I may be just a Lion Cub, but I really enjoy "reading other people's e-mail" (intended for the entire BHS list). At times, I recognize names of the older brothers/sisters of my playmates from elementary years and I especially enjoyed the Fletcher Ave. thread last fall. I feel as if I'm sitting in the BHS cafeteria and listening to the upperclass-"men" rant, rave, and have fun during lunch. It's a wonderful feeling.

BTW, I see by my Columbus city map (finally) that the Benning Park streets are un-named and that the Benning Park symbol has the area moved over to where the community park used to be -- across the street from the Piggly Wiggly market. Is this correct or is the map skewed a bit?

Joy White '69

Lion Cub

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 1997 11:57:32 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Do I know you?

Joy, the old Benning Park Housing area is now a softball complex. The old Village Theatre (Bowling Alley), the Piggly Wiggly as well as the 5 and dime have gone by the way of the wrecking ball. The area is not the same as it was when we were kids. I'll never forget winning $5 worth of groceries from the Piggly Wiggly when I was just a lad of 12. My folks had to claim the prize.

Roy Cook class of 68

From: L. Lynn DeLaMare
Date: Sat, 08 Feb 1997 12:16:15 -0800
Subject: Re: Fwd: Do I know you?

I have to agree with Joy White. Some of the e-mail is irrelevant to me, but I keep hoping I see something about Roger Cadenhead or Marcy (Tjossem) Wilkinson - and whatever happened to Kathy Miller in Latin class? Remember that old bat Miss Inez Newman? Was she weird or what?

Someone even inquired lately about Mr. Hardy - he's on this list, I think!

Anyway, if anyone knows the whereabouts of Betsy Shevlin ('63?) (or any of the other Shevlin kids: John, Margaret, Barbara - ?) or Randy Scott or Eddie Harris or Charles Christopher Robinson or Steve Simmons - this could go on forever - please put them in touch with me. Thanks.

Bob Brown: Did you ever find Marcy's address on your mailing list?

Make it a great day!

Laura "LYNN" Wood (DeLaMare)

From: Jeanne Sweeney
Date: Sat, 08 Feb 1997 15:30:43 -0500
Subject: Re: Fwd: Do I know you?

Lynn,

You asked about many of the people that I would like to know more about, as well. The last we heard, Roger Cadenhead was a minister in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Some of my class members have talked with him on the phone.

The last I heard, Kathy Miller was living in the Jacksonville, Florida area with an unlisted telephone number. Has anyone heard from her or knows more?

I saw Steve Simmons within the last couple of years. He missed our last high school reunion because his house had burned after being hit by lightening. He is married and a stockbroker. He had a daughter who was a freshman at UGA. Still blonde hair with that quick smile -- just a bit more stock broker type intenseness :) (I think that he would agree and remember this is a compare/contrast to the way he was in Mrs. Newnan's Latin class in high school).

I think there are some relatives of Eddie Harris on this list.... Did I hear that he was living and working in Austin, Texas?

Jeannie '65

From: Jim Davis
Date: Sat, 08 Feb 1997 17:36:16 -0500
Subject: Re: Fwd: Do I know you?

I guess I should have read this first before accusing Steve Simmons of selling insurance instead of stocks&bonds.

Jim Davis '66

From: Luther C. Story
Date: Sat, 08 Feb 1997 20:53:13 -0500
Subject: un-subscribe

PLEASE UNSUBSCRIBE ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - --

Luke & Jean Story

From: A. Frank Stringfellow
Date: 09 Feb 97 13:03:32 -0800
Subject: Fwd: Hot enough for ya?

I went to school & graduated with Ann Pait, Miss Arrowhead '62 (Most Beautiful). Though she probably doesn't remember me, I was just an ugly duckling.

A. Frank Stringfellow BHS '62

From: Teresa Pait Biesecker
Sent: Friday, February 07, 1997 6:21 PM Subject: Hot enough for ya?

Re earlier message concerning visiting David in Clearwater...Excuse my rudeness as I forgot to sign my e-mail... Teresa Pait (Biesecker) '74

Sounds nice Teresa....

From: DAVE HOLMBERG
Date: Sun, 9 Feb 1997 18:26:48 -0500
Subject: BAG OF KRYSTAL'S

REMEMBER THE 10 CENT KRYSTAL'S ....NOTHING BETTER THEN A BAG OF KRYSTAL'S ON VICTORY DRIVE.....THOSE WERE THE DAYS...:

DAVE HOLMBERG

From: Mike Hursey
Date: Sun, 09 Feb 1997 17:19:10 -0800
Subject: Re: BAG OF KRYSTAL'S

Dave,

Yes, I do remember the 10 cent Krystal's. They were great after those football victories over Columbus High. There are no Krystal's out here in California. In Chicago, IL there were "White Castle" burgers that were essentially the same. In any case, whenever I visit the southeast I immediately head for a Krystal! So much for government per diem rates. Mike '70

From: Steve Bernhard
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 1997 10:41:54 CST
Subject: unsubscribe

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From: A. Frank Stringfellow
Date: 10 Feb 97 05:29:03 -0800
Subject: Fwd: BAG OF KRYSTAL'S

Those were the days, my friend, we thought they'd never end, those were the days.....

A. Frank Stringfellow
BHS '62

From: katherine.stroup
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 97 12:44:32 CST
Subject: Re: Fwd: BAG OF KRYSTAL'S

Frank,

You forgot the $.25 gallon of gasoline at the Texaco on Victory Dr. by K-mart.

Tiny Tinker Stroup '75

From: L. Lynn DeLaMare
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 1997 13:18:04 -0800
Subject: Krystals, Coca-Cola etc.

Yeah, and don't forget about those $1/hr. part-time jobs we had! And aren't we happy Coca-Cola (as well as Microsoft, etc.) stock has ballooned (so we can buy our Explorers etc.)! Where would we be if a Coke (no drug comments, please) were still five cents?

Laura "Lynn" Wood (DeLaMare) BHS '65

From: Elaine Graves
Date: 11 Feb 1997 07:42:52 EDT
Subject: Krystals, Coca-Cola etc.

Drinking the Best "Coca-Cola" ever made....not classic, not caffeine free.... The REAL thing! (not to comment on drugs...I know there was an 'original' recipe, but that was before the 60s)!

R. Elaine (Graves) Baker, BHS67

From: cecil w. lay
Date: Tue, 11 Feb 1997 08:42:59 -0500 (EST)
Subject: unsubscribe

please unsubscribe me cecil w. lay class '83

From: Roy Cook
Date: Tue, 11 Feb 1997 13:34:20 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Krystals, Coca-Cola etc.

RE: Krystals, Coca-Cola etc.

I went to Coca-Cola World in Atlanta, there was no mention of Columbus as being the home of Mr Pemberton, the originator of the coke formula. We're still the bridesmaid never the bride.

Roy '68

From: Burns Rick
Date: Tue, 11 Feb 1997 14:40:00 -0500
Subject: fond memories

While we are on the subject of 10 cent Krystals and 25 cent gas, a few other things popped into my head.

Anybody remember the Pinky Dinky ice cream trucks that always came in the summer time?

How about the old man that used to drive a pick-up truck with a grocery stand on the back. He would always throw down an empty Coca-cola 6 pack carton (remember those things?) for you to stand on the hot asphalt with your bare feet while you looked over the candy.

Remember how tough the bottoms of your feet used to be? Seems like we had no trouble walking on gravel roads-can't do that now.

How about playing baseball until dark on the streets (in the days before street lights). Inevitably some one would fall down and loose the top layer of skin on their knees or elbows.

How about all the trips to the drive in theater - what was the name? Used to be on Victory Drive about where North Lumpkin road splits off.

Rick Burns/74

From: Rick Foucher
Date: Tue, 11 Feb 1997 17:17:59 -0800
Subject: Re: fond memories

The name of the theater was The Victory Drive In. The one on Fort Benning Rd. was The Columbus Drive In. From the top of Calhoun in Benning Hills you could watch the Columbus Drive In.(just on sound). Rick Rick Foucher 73

From: Deborah Valentine
Date: Tue, 11 Feb 1997 18:05:03 -0500
Subject: Re: fond memories

(Deborah Alderman Valentine '66)

Great memories, Rick! Our group used to roam all over the place after parties or on Halloween. Can't remember all the names, but the group my mom called "The Rice Street Gang" (off Victory Drive) included Walter Cook, Linda Cox, Joyce Harper, Milton Caffey, Glenn and Linda Seawell, Linda Schaffer (sp.?), and Georgia Edmonds.

Don Fryburger was the first one in our class to wear plaid pants to school. Seems like Mr. Boyles sent him home to change! I don't think girls could wear pants, either. Amazing how dress and hair codes have changed over the years.

The horrible inflation of the 70's sure changed the price of a hamburger! My kids don't believe me when I tell them about the 10 cent Krystal burgers or the 19 cent McDonalds hamburger.

Thanks everyone, for sharing.

From: George Burns
Date: Tue, 11 Feb 1997 20:21:04 -0500
Subject: Columbus Drive In

For those of you who frequented the Columbus Drive In (the far back row), Gayle Wolfinger's ('72) dad was the manager and used to reduce the whopping price of $1 on certain nights... to free. Anyone ever get caught up in $1 car load nights? Big question is... which one of you were jammed in the trunk with several other people?

George '72

From: A. Frank Stringfellow
Date: 11 Feb 97 17:15:15 -0800
Subject: Fwd: fond memories

How about the "Burger Boy" (a Baker Bum hang-out) on Victory Drive at N. Lumpkin, or the "Stop 'n Tell", or the "Traffic Circle"....

they are all gone the way of the $.19/gallon of gas

A. Frank Stringfellow

From: W. J. Orr
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 00:56:29 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Columbus Drive In

Ray Wolfinger ran theColumbus Drive In as far back as the late 50's. His step-son and half brother to Gayle was Billy Martin who was my best friend in high school. Billy died of lukemia a few years back. I talked with Mr. Wolfinger a few months ago and he is ailing but still getting around. Mrs Wolfinger is in a nursing home with the dreaded Alzheimer's disease. Fond memories of the past can never be overshadowed by the disappointments of later life.

W. J. Orr

Class of 1959

From: Bob Brown
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 97 01:26:02 EST
Subject: Re[2]: fond memories

I distinctly recall haveing a "burger date" with Deborah, then called Debbie. She said, "Why don't we try that new place on Macon Road... McDonalds."

Apropos girls and pants, some years later Barbara Bevilacqua, '65, was teaching at Columbia High here in the Atlanta area and complained to me that it was hard to tell the students from the teachers because both wore skirts and heels to school. (This was in the 70's... now it's hard because they both wear jeans and leather jackets. <grin> )

--Bob Brown '65

From: Roy Cook
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 07:02:55 -0500 (EST)
Subject: RE: 10 cent Krystal

Do I remmember the 10 cent Krystal? Yeah, Don Borel and I worked there when we were 16 years old. Had to wear those starched white uniforms, and the paper hats. I hated the hats, because the stupid thing would stick to my head (no hair) when I would sweat.

The gentleman that delivered the produce, candy, etc.,was Johnny Ivey. He lived on Winston Rd and had a son that went to Baker in the '70's, his name was Steve. Mr. Ivey passed away about 15 years ago.

Besides the Columbus and Victory Drive Ins, we also had the Edgewood, next to the cemetary on Macon Rd. and the Rexview, across from Columbus Tech. My preacher would refer to the Drive Ins as passion pits. Made me want to go there even more.

The Pinky Dinky trucks are gone, and were replaced by ice cream vendors.

One great thing about memories,.....no one can take them from you.

Sunshine class of 68

From: katherine.stroup
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 97 07:34:56 CST
Subject: Re: fond memories

I remember. There was no need to worry about being abducted, raped, etc., when playing in the street after dark in my neighborhood at the time. My feet were so tough then, nothing could hurt them. Pinky Dinky ice cream - fond memories. It was the Victory Drive-in, I believe. There are so few drive-ins left. There was one in the small Iowa town I moved from last year. I think it was the last one in Iowa but it did a pretty good business. I took my kids there quite a bit. Arachnophobia was a scream at the drive-in!!

Tiny Tinker Stroup '75

From: Rick Burns
Date: 2/11/97 2:20 PM

While we are on the subject of 10 cent Krystals and 25 cent gas, a few other things popped into my head.

Anybody remember the Pinky Dinky ice cream trucks that always came in the summer time?

Remember how tough the bottoms of your feet used to be? Seems like we had no trouble walking on gravel roads-can't do that now.

How about playing baseball until dark on the streets (in the days before street lights). Inevitably some one would fall down and loose the top layer of skin on their knees or elbows.

How about all the trips to the drive in theater - what was the name? Used to be on Victory Drive about where North Lumpkin road splits off.

Rick Burns/74

From: katherine.stroup
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 97 07:42:29 CST
Subject: Re[2]: fond memories

How right you are Sunshine. Isn't that what this line is all about? I have been isolated for nearly 20 years from my hometown and get teary-eyed when I read/relive these wonderful memories. Thank you, Baker Lions - all generations included.

Tiny Tinker Stroup '75

From: Sunshine
Date: 2/12/97 6:46 AM

RE: 10 cent Krystal

The Pinky Dinky trucks are gone, and were replaced by ice cream vendors.

One great thing about memories,.....no one can take them from you.

Sunshine class of 68

From: Keith Pratt, Ph.D.
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 08:41:02 -0600
Subject: Re: fond memories

I been listening in and all I can say is you guys were lucky, in order to have clothes to wear to school I had to work at the Muscogee Cotton mill down at the bridge that crosses over into Phenix City (lower). McDonalds and the drive-in were not something I could usually afford. Only got a chance to go at those times when I was treated by my date.

Keith Pratt, BHS '65

From: Deborah Valentine
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 09:56:49 -0500
Subject: Re: fond memories

In the 5th grade, I remember being bussed downtown because of overcrowding until Key Elementary was built. Learned some valuable lessons in life going to school with the mill worker's kids-- finding out that not everyone had the same advantages in life and also how to fight to protect my property. You're absolutely right, Keith, some of us were very fortunate even though our parents were working-class people.

Sometimes I think having "too much" is what's wrong with our kids. We have given them so much, they haven't had to work hard to overcome difficulties and have never developed the kind of work ethic that made people like you so successful. I see it in my own kids and in the ones I teach as well.

Deborah Alderman Valentine '66

From: Elaine Graves
Date: 12 Feb 1997 10:34:54 EDT
Subject: Re: fond memories

Keith,

Look where you are now!! I wore hand me downs from my cousin whose mother handmade her clothes. I was treated to Krystals or MacDonalds occasionally, too (money was scarce but my dad would not let us work, because school and good grades was our primary job). But all that doing without has helped me in my adult life! I can stretch money so easily. And I derive pleasure from simple things. I bet if you think back ... you also were lucky in "some" things.

R. Elaine (Graves) Baker BHS67

From: katherine.stroup
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 97 09:40:34 CST
Subject: Re[2]: fond memories

Bravo!!!!

Tiny Tinker Stroup '75

From: Mike Reneau
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 10:58:45 -0500
Subject: Re: Krystals, Coca-Cola etc.

You sure are bringing back a lot of good memories about Baker and the surrounding area but I can't believe no one has mentioned the litte place just across the street that had the best Steak sandwiches I believe I have evre had or maybe they were so good because you had to sneak over and back before Mr.Bolles caught you and then the paddle.

Mike Class of 67

From: George Burns
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 12:01:44 -0500
Subject: memories... and then some

Anyone interested in going skinny dipping at... "the rock quarry"? Or have one of you antidisestablishmentarianismists been there lately?

Update: Streamliner Diner... torn down, gone, concrete slab with trash now

George '72

From: Keith Pratt, Ph.D.
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 10:20:06 -0600
Subject: Re: fond memories

Elaine, Yes I consider myself very lucky, we always had food on the table and a place to sleep that was comfortable. I do have fond memories of Baker, ROTC, and all the friends I had/have. I can remember the people who had a great influence on where I am now and most of them were Baker realtionships. Katrina Yielding, Ms. Ridecki, Col. Mitchell, can't remember the young lady that taught advanced lit., but she drove a T-Bird I believe. She caused me to actually begin to think, what a wild concept in High School.

Debbie, Yes, I completely agree with you. I teach undergraduate classes now and its extremely difficult to even get the students to listen in class. Values are totally different, if only they could age first and then return after they have glimsed their future. When I travel overseas to teach the culture is entirely different, my students in HK, Singaore and Malaysia are more motivated, sincere and most of all have an intense desire to learn. Sure is a great experience and I'm attempting to transfer some of that into my classrooms here.

Keith

From: Keith Pratt, Ph.D.
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 11:10:01 -0600
Subject: Re: Krystals, Coca-Cola etc.

Does anyone remember the Goo-Goo near 10th ave and Billy goat Hill. Near Downtown.

Keith

From: George Burns
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 13:06:18 -0500
Subject: Re: Krystals, Coca-Cola etc.

Are you talking about that little shack just behind the band room, before you cross Victory Dr.? If you are... that was a place to find seniors buying smokes... and munchies; not to mention real food. Unfortunately, that's long gone too. Seems like all the good places to eat back then (that would be bad for you now)... are gone now. Do you remember being able to go in to the "old"/"new" McDonalds and reciting the total ingredients of a Big Mac... and getting it free; when they first came out? Ahhhhh... fatty foods. Where have they all gone?

George '72 George

From: Burns Rick
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 14:13:00 -0500
Subject: [none]

The Goo-Goo had the best burgers. But Pritchets fish camp had the best fish.

Rick Burns/74

From: James W. Demastes
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 13:15:57 -0600 (CST)
Subject: Re: memories... and then some

Sorry George - They filled in the rock quarry.

Jim '78

From: Dunn, Keith
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 15:12:18 -0500
Subject: RE:

Amen to Pritchett's ... the one way out on Buena Vista was especially good (must be the grease!) Lord only knows what went on in those little rooms ...

K. Dunn `69

From: Keith Pratt, Ph.D.
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 14:53:31 -0600
Subject: Re:

Defineitely right about Pritchett's and fish, who had the best B-B-Q?

Keith

From: Jeanne Sweeney
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 16:08:43 -0500
Subject: Re:

The best B-B-Q was Bucks and the best ice cream was Wells Dairy ice cream bar.... loved those ice cream sundaes.

Jeannie '65

From: Elmer H. Young Young
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 97 21:53:01 UT
Subject: RE:

Jeannie:
What was the name of the great Italian restaurant just south of the school on Victory Dr. My advancing senility prevents me from recalling most about it except the great pizza.

Pete'63

From: Mary Anne Hampton
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 12:32:23 -0800
Subject: Re: fond memories

But you have done well for yourself. Your hard work paid off.

Mary Anne Class of '65

From: Jim Cleveland
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 17:28:19 -0500
Subject: Re:

The best barbecue back around 1950 was CLEARVIEW BARBECUE but you youngsters may not remember it. They tore it down.

Jim Cleveland, class of 1950

From: katherine.stroup
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 97 16:38:13 CST
Subject: Re[2]:

Pete, Could that have been the Villa Nova?

Tiny Tinker Stroup '75

From: Katherine Agar
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 16:13:16 -0600 (MDT)
Subject: pizza

Elmer,

The Italian restaurant was Villa Nova. We used to go there after games for pizza.

kathy (Omelanuk) Agar '66

From: Keith Pratt, Ph.D.
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 17:20:05 -0600
Subject: Re: fond memories

Mary Anne, What was your last name in HS, I don't seem to remember a Mary Anne Hampton.

Keith

From: DAVE HOLMBERG
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 18:41:54 -0500
Subject: BOY, DID I START SOMETHING

THE 10 CENT KRYSTAL WAS JUST GREAT. ABOUT THE BEST BARBQ...HOW ABOUT BRENNAN RD, HAMILTON RD AND MACON RD..ALL THREE HAD THEIR SPECIAL SAUCE. I HAVE TRULY ENJOYED READING ALL THE UPDATES REFERENCE THE OLD TIMES AND SITES IN SOUTH CLOUMBUS.

DAVE HOLMBERG 74

From: CAROL JOHANSEN
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 18:53:01 -0500
Subject: Re: Pritchett's

> Keith, You certainly knew what was happening! (At Pritchett's and everywhere else.

From: DAVE HOLMBERG
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 18:50:42 -0500
Subject: ONE MORE

LETS NOT FORGET TOP HAT CHICKEN DOWN TOWN AND CHICKEN COMER IN PHENIX CITY...BOTH WERE GREAT. REMEMBER YOUR PARENTS TAKING YOU TO KIRVENS DOWN TOWN WHEN NO MALLS WERE AROUND. PLUS THE SMALL KRYSTAL SHOP ACROSS THE STREET FROM KIRVENS....I STILL REMEMBER THE KRYSTAL CHILE...MISS IT ....

DAVE HOLMBERG 74

From: John Small
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 18:54:25 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: fond memories

Unsubscribe I love ya but I cannot keep up - I'll use the Lions digest and the '64 board.

John Small '64

From: James W. Demastes
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 16:34:14 -0600 (CST)
Subject: Re:

Macon Road Barbeque! Or if you were heading to Atlanta via US80 - Meliers.

Jim '78

From: George Burns
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 20:19:28 -0500
Subject: Baker vs Kendrick... at their Krystal's

Who remembers (or participated) after the Baker / Kendrick games, when Baker went over to the Kendrick Krystal on Buena Vista Rd... raised a little hell; then hauled butt back to our own Krystal on Victory Dr. And then we waited for Kendrick to get stupid and show up at ours, afterwards?

Just from some of the names that've appeared and participated in "fond memories" and "the paddle"; I remember seeing a few of you/us there when all hell broke loose. Now. all of that would equate to drive bys and gang violence. Are we responsible for today's gang violence....? Nah!

George '72

From: George Burns
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 20:22:06 -0500
Subject: BOY, DID I START SOMETHING

Yeah, Holmberg... you sure did. And one of those responses coming has your name weaved into it somewhere.

But it looks like everyone is having a really good time with this. And isn't that what's its all about?

George '72

From: George Burns
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 20:24:50 -0500
Subject: ONE MORE

Krystal chili is still nasty, and will still do its damage in record time. But its soooooo good.

From: Keith Pratt, Ph.D.
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 18:45:11 -0600
Subject: Re: ONE MORE

I agree on the B-B-Q Chicken Comer's was the best around besides my Dad's. Keith ;)

From: William Foreman
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 19:52:53 -0500
Subject: Little Shack by the band room

Only one person mentioned the burger joint by the band room. It was "Country Maiden Ice Cream". They eventually went out of business some time ago.

Bill Foreman / 73

From: ralph
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 20:17:45 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Baker vs Kendrick... at their Krystal's

I remember.......

Ralph Kendrick 1972

From: L. Lynn DeLaMare
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 17:25:42 -0800
Subject: Best Hamburger

Baker Bums:

This is one very few of you will know about. After Mrs. Stallings got me a job working after school in my senior year for a law firm that represented the Board of Education (probably the only reason they supported our work program), I became acquainted with a pool hall next to the office building where I worked (kind of a mixed neighborhood, but that was downtown Columbus). Anyway, on my braver days I would step in, never venturing near the dark, smokey rear of the building where the hustlers did their thing, and I'd order a cheeseburger (for 50 cents, if you can believe it) from the bartender. On my more prosperous days, I would throw in a bag of Fritos - for an extra five cents!!

I can't help but notice that so many of these memories we've conjured up are related to great food. And, boy, have we paid for that ever since!

Laura *Lynn* Wood (DeLaMare - yes, Paul's ex-wife)

From: Rick Foucher
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 21:24:47 -0800
Subject: Re:

Jim, I sure do remember the Clearview. They also had some great hotdogs!!! We also went to the drive in behind it, but I can`t remember the name.

Rick Foucher 73

From: Roy Cook
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 20:37:18 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Re[2]: fond memories

Tiny, I have enjoyed you responses to the email on the @Baker web site. Although we were several years apart, we seem to remember the best of our past. Isn't this a great medium to share our experiences.

Sunshine class of 68

From: Rick Foucher
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 21:35:41 -0800
Subject: Re: Columbus Drive In

I had to respond to this! Our big thing was to wait till the movie started and turn off our lights and coast in the exit! Never did get caught, but came close once or twice.

Rick Foucher 73

From: Rick Foucher
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 21:39:35 -0800
Subject: Re: ONE MORE

Chicken Comer is still going strong, but in a new building. The old one burned.

Rick Foucher 73

From: Roy Cook
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 20:46:31 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: memories... and then some

Memories: The Streamliner burned several years ago. It had been built around and added to and was a strip club for a while. Sammy Oakes, class of 68, Columbus High, was thinking about moving it uptown and opening it again. His father was the original owner. But, then it burned. It would have brought back so many memories.....especially the steak sandwiches.

Sunshine '68

From: George Burns
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 1997 8:22
PM Subject: BOY, DID I START SOMETHING

Yeah, Holmberg... you sure did. And one of those responses coming has your name weaved into it somewhere.

But it looks like everyone is having a really good time with this. And isn't that what's its all about?

George '72

From: Rick Foucher
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 21:41:39 -0800
Subject: Re: Little Shack by the band room

Hi Bill Forman, From Rick Foucher 73

From: Roy Cook
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 21:00:31 -0500 (EST)
Subject: RE: Goo Goo.

Keith, The Goo Goo was THE place to meet and greet the opposite, acording to my older sister. It was the hangout for the Jordan and Columbus crowd..

Speaking of hangouts, Firm Roberts Cafe on Cusseta Rd was the place of the original SCRAMBED DOG. Alot of folks think that Dinglewood Pharmacy was the originator of the Scrambled Dog, but they do not know their history. Mr Smith who ran Firm Roberts orginated it.

Sunshine '68

From: Rick Foucher
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 1997 12:39 AM
Subject: Re: Goo Goo

Thanks for the update

RICK

From: Roy Cook
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 21:12:07 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Baker vs Kendrick... at their Krystal's

Memories Continued:

Does anyone remember the great Basketball game against Jordan, in their gym, 28 games without a loss, 5, 4, 3, 2 seconds the shot by Mike Stokes form 3/4 court, stripped the net and Baker ends up 30-0.? Went to the state playoffs and lost a 1 point game against Beach of Savannah. They had a guy named Barry Timmerman scored 43 points...I''ll never forget that name.

Our starting five was Milton Caffey, Tommy Bryant, Mike Stokes, Ricky Howard and Eddie Miller, if my memory serves me right. That was the greatest team!!!!

Sunshine '68

From: Keith Pratt, Ph.D.
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 20:50:01 -0600
Subject: Re: Baker vs Kendrick... at their Krystal's

I thought Roger Bannister and Terry Howard were on that squad and if I remember right someone name Denny. Or am I thinking of another team. Keith

From: Vince Collier
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 21:55:04 -0500
Subject: Re: fond memories

Roy, I remember you in your starched white uniform and paper hat! Then
Krystals went up to 12 cents for a burger!It was almost as bad as when coke went from .10 to .15! I was convinced no one would buy the product at such an inflated price.

Vince Collier '68

From: Randy Achey
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 22:14:52 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Krystals, Coca-Cola etc.

Yes Dinglewood had a good scrambled dog, but the Rolls-Royce was the Crystal Pool Hall across the street from the downtown Kirven's. Their scrambled dog included cole slaw and was so much better than the chili dog with oyster crackers. Plus with the cole slaw I'm sure it was a whole lot healthier than the other.

Randy Achey '70'

From: Vince Collier
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 22:15:19 -0500
Subject: Re: fond memories

Deborah and Keith,

Gee, I felt like I was listening to my Dad talk about walking to school in a foot of snow, in the mountains of Virginia, North of Charlottesville, Va. I certainly did my share of part time jobs to pay for my school up in Dahlonega, Ga. I sold bibles door to door in Valdese, NC. for six weeks in the summer of '69, lost about 10 lbs off of a 160 lb. frame! Came home to Columbus to work at Sears Auto Center until school started again!

Kinnett's Dairy, Civil Service clerk typist, YAC Pool Lifeguard and pool manager, reroofed airplane hangers at Lawson Army Airfield, served food in college, construction at Atlanta Airport, ROTC Summer Camp, Ft. Bragg, NC, painted houses, worked in metal fabrication plant, etc..ad nauseum. We did what we had to do to finish school and get started with our lives. I think a trap many of us parents fall into is providing what "everyone else" is giving to their children.

Hey, I have four children, the oldest is a junior at Ga. Southern. and they know college is a joint venture, and my portion of the Collier scholarship (my financial assistance)goes away if a certain GPA is not maintained. I paid for over 50% of my college myself, and its a good feeling to know that I was able to help out my parents in that small way. The best example we can give our families (children) as they grow up, is a loving and respectful relationship between the parents, which flows over to the children. They need to see that hard work on the job promotes success, and that the family will be there for support whenever it is needed.

Keith, you've done well, as has Deborah...your parents must bust their buttons with pride over your accomplishments! Keep up the good work!

Vince Collier '68

From: Roy Cook
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 22:21:16 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re:

Bucks Bar B Que also had the best Hamburger Steaks in town. Brennan Road BBQ had and still does have a great sandwich.

Sunshine '68

From: Jim Davis
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 22:41:29 -0500
Subject: Re: Baker vs Kendrick... at their Krystal's

I don't even like basketball and that was best game I've ever seen in my life!!

Jim Davis '66

From: Rick Foucher
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 23:50:56 -0800
Subject: Re: Krystals, Coca-Cola etc.

Hi Randy,What happened to your younger brother? I used to live on Monaco one street over.

Rick Foucher 73

From: CAROL JOHANSEN
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 23:11:14 -0500
Subject: Re: Baker vs Kendrick... at their Krystal's

I remember that game well - in Jordan's gym. I kept up with Milton Caffey for a while because he was coaching in and around the region that Baker plays - I haven't seen him in about 5 years. Last time I saw him he was coaching in Dodge County.

Carol (Adams) '69

From: Jim Crowson
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 23:15:42 -0500
Subject: RE:

Pete,

The name of that Italian restaurant was the Villa Nova. Remember it had all of the celebs pictures on the front wall as you came in the place. I also remember the big rats that sometimes ran along the floor with a piece of pizza. You couldn't see them all the time because they kept it dark inside.

Jim (JC)'63

From: George Burns
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 00:02:18 -0500
Subject: upset stomach

all this talk of sliders, chili and chicken have given me acid reflux. see you folks in the morning. pepto... where art thou?

George '72

From: JTD3rd
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 01:05:22 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Baker vs Kendrick... at their Krystal's

If I remember correctly someone did get shot as a result of one of these Krystal "fun times" in 70 or 71. The shooter was Denny something or other from Kendrick. The poor victim was Leroy (last name omitted) from Baker. Turned out to not be a serious injury but a serious incident just the same. Are we responsible for today's gang violence? Hmmm?

John '70

From: Donald Burns
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 06:08:04 -0500
Subject: Re: Baker vs Kendrick... at their Krystal's

Sunshine: That game was a vivid mememory for me; I believe that was my freshman year. I was very fortunate to have upperclassmen like you and Mike Stokes "take me under your wings"..... How are you these days?

Don Burns '71

From: Randy Achey
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 06:27:29 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Rick Foucher

Rick,

Wayne is in Americus Georgia working in management for the Cooper Group lighting company there. Tried to send you a message off the board, but it came back as undeliverable. Please send your address to me.

Randy Achey '70'

From: Mike Reneau
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 09:23:15 -0500
Subject: Re: Baker vs Kendrick... at their Krystal's

Milton is no longer coaching but does card shows(Sports Cards) all trough Georgia.

From: Dunn, Keith
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 09:37:29 -0500
Subject: RE: Baker vs Kendrick... at their Krystal's

Sunshine,

I share your memories of that B-Ball team (`65-66 season) ... Stokes' shot, the big banner headline in the school paper "28-0, State to Go", etc ... I remember the infamous Barry Timmerman (later played at Tennessee) and always wondered why Coach Ball didn't just send Ken Emerson and/or Ken James after the guy, thereby reducing him to a greasy spot on the court ... Wasn't there a Ricki Richardson at point guard? Or was he a couple of years later with Ed Ochs et all?

On a more somber note, Ed Ochs came back from Viet Nam with multiple vision (saw eight of everything) ... he went to a variety of eye specialists but to no avail ...last I heard he was living in Houston but very reclusive (would only speak to his brother, Rich) ... if anyone has any update to Ed's condition please let me know ... he was one of my best friends and an idol to me ... I still have the golf clubs he gave me when he joined the Army ...

K. Dunn `69

From: katherine.stroup
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 97 09:00:57 CST
Subject: Baker vs. Kendrick

Hey Ralph Kendrick '72, how long have you been "listening" in on the Baker line? Glad to have ya! Now we can get some perspectivce on other schools as well.

From: katherine.stroup
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 97 09:07:58 CST
Subject: Re[4]: fond memories

Absolutely!! I enjoy this so much! Yes, even though we are from different eras, we seem to have so many of the same good memories. Times are so different now and I wish the kids nowadays could have had it as easy as we did. By easy, I mean not so much peer pressure and pressure from society, the abundance of drugs, etc., and a simpler life. As the song goes, "Those were the days my friend, we thought they'd never end . . . . "

From: Roy Cook
Subject: Re: Re[2]: fond memories
Date: 2/12/97 7:57 PM

Sunshine class of 68

From: Mary Anne Hampton
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 16:30:08 -0800
Subject: Re: fond memories

Shuff

From: ralph
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 11:02:49 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Baker vs. Kendrick

I have been "Listening" almost from the inception of the list. I am married to BJ Mills '72(Baker) and my sister Sandye (Johnson) Smith '64(Baker) runs the other list.

Ralph Johnson

From: George Burns
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 13:06:42 -0500
Subject: baker married to kendrick

Ralph & BJ, That's something strange... old school rivals getting married. Who'd of thought.

Please tell BJ I said hello.

Here's a name you may remember Patricia (Pat) Pruitt. She suffered from a chemical exposure when Orkin sprayed her home and had to leave school in her sophomore or junior year. I lost contact with her about 15 yrs. ago. Maybe you can help.

George '72

From: Ralph Johnson
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 13:57:53 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Pat Pruitt

George,

Yes, I do remember Pat....at our last reunion 1992 know one seemed to know anymore about her as I remember. If I'm not mistaken it was her Junior year she left.

Ralph

From: A. Frank Stringfellow
Date: 12 Feb 97 14:48:30 -0800
Subject: Great Italian Restaurant

Pete,

That Great Italian Restaurant was the Villa Nova. They had the best Pizza's. I remember I could get a large with everything on it for about $4, add shrimp & lobster for only $1 more.

Kindest regards,

A. Frank Stringfellow

Date: 12 Feb 97 13:53:01
From:"Elmer H. Young Young

Jeannie:
What was the name of the great Italian restaurant just south of the school on Victory Dr. My advancing senility prevents me from recalling most about it except the great pizza.

Pete'63

From: on behalf of Jeanne Sweeney
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 1997 4:08 PM

The best B-B-Q was Bucks and the best ice cream was Wells Dairy ice cream bar.... loved those ice cream sundaes.

Jeannie '65

From: Charles F. King
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 15:58:45 -0500
Subject: Re:

Sunshine Don't know if you remember me, I was Ronnie Reeds brother in law. Bucks BBQ had a great scrambled dog. The best Bar B Que's gotta be Smokey Pig in Phenix City.

Charles King 73

From: A. Frank Stringfellow
Date: 12 Feb 97 17:20:35 -0800
Subject: Fwd: ONE MORE

OK,

Streamliner Diner, Stop & Tell, Burger Boy, Victory Drive-Inn, Columbus Drive-Inn, Baker Village, McDonalds, Villa Nova Restaurant, Traffic Circle, Putt-Putt Golf, Goo-Goo, Macon Road BBQ, Idle-Hour-Park, Box-heads, Bogart's Drug Store, Piggly-Wiggly, Cliatt Shopping Center, South Lumpkin Road, Bull Creek, Baker High School, Krystal's, Magnolia Motel, Sock-Hop, ROTC, Senior Class Play, Junior-Senior Ball, Oscar P. Boyles, North Lumpkin Road, Go-Karts, Fred Kirby, Mr. Hardy, Mrs. Greiner, Frances Core, Sgt. Speers, Toms P-Nuts & RC-Cola, Moon-Pie, Coach Bubba Ball, the Bolles Brothers, Kathy Ball, Ishmo Nazario, Mike & Pat Cooper, Elaine Rathel, Robert Matchette, Herb Roberts, Pete Young, Tom Schroeder, and the list goes on and on and on.........

Kindest regards,

A. Frank Stringfellow

Date: 12 Feb 97 15:50:42
From:"DAVE HOLMBERG
Subject: ONE MORE

DAVE HOLMBERG 74

From: Elmer H. Young Young
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 97 22:31:43 UT
Subject: RE: ONE MORE

Frank: Don't forget the South Columbus Boys Club, Idle Hour Park, Flat Rock Park, Sol and Harry Cohen's, Slocumb's Florist, No school buses, 2 orange pencils every six weeks, 2 pads of cheap paper, no walking on the gym floor, blue shorts and white "T" shirts, $5.00 tennis shoes( Converse, for $10.00), Kisses and pinches in the cloak room behind each classroom( where did they disappear to?), Where is Syzmanski, Bongiovanni, Langworth, Jerry Murray, Jan Tilton, Mike or Ronny Clark, Linda Bowles, Janice Murray, John Young and Collier Wills? Gosh, these names stir stuff!

Pete'63

From: A. Frank Stringfellow
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 1997 8:20 PM To: lions-l@baker.hs.org Subject: Fwd: ONE MORE

OK,

Fred Kirby, Mr. Hardy, Mrs. Greiner, Frances Core, Sgt. Speers, Toms P-Nuts & RC-Cola, Moon-Pie, Coach Bubba Ball, the Bolles Brothers, Kathy Ball, Ishmo Nazario, Mike & Pat Cooper, Elaine Rathel, Robert Matchette, Herb Roberts, Pete Young, Tom Schroeder, and the list goes on and on and on.........

Kindest regards,

A. Frank Stringfellow

From: Al Muehlke
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 15:53:22 -0700
Subject: Re: Fwd: ONE MORE

I've been following and enjoying the thread of the last three says and I have to ask: are all you contributors born & raised in Columbus or do you just have incredible memories?

I was your typical army brat out at Benning that attended Baker for 2 1/2 years and couldn't have recalled any of this without your messages. THANKS!

Al '69

PS: 1) What's a scrambled dog? 2) I know all of you are fine & upstanding individuals NOW but do any of you remember a thoroughly disreputable establishment downtown called the Checkmate Club?

From: JOY WHITE
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 15:37:16 -0800
Subject: Fond Memories

Wow, the Traffic Circle ! Is it still there? According to my map, it still exists, although the highway intersection is further east. On our way out of Columbus and on the way to dad's latest transfer (New Jersey) I remember the family stopping by the soda fountain for one last time, ordering full banana splits, and buying a wall pennant for Fort Benning. Still have the pennant and still have those calories, darn. Darn those calories, not the pennant.

Listening in on all those cafeteria conversations has been a blast! You guys are great and you have a wonderful stories to tell. Keep them coming......

Joy (Mellen) White Lion Cub 69

ps: Mom and Dad were visiting here yesterday. I got the mail and they really enjoyed reading them with me. Boy, my parents must have been with it because they recognized most of the kids' hideout spots!!!!! Mom even remembered the stinky dinky ice cream truck and mentioned that our weekly quarter allowance bought popcicles nearly everyday (5 cents).

From: CMORRISU
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 18:47:31 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: ONE MORE

Frank, You're Good. Lot of good memories in those names you came up with; but, can't believe you and all the others have missed the REAL hangout for the Lions after the games---THE SHAMROCK DRIVE INN on Benning Road. That was the place where anything could happen. Chuck "57 P.S. For you basketball fans , How about those Lions in "57---STATE CHAMPS.

From: George Burns
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 20:03:26 -0500
Subject: Fwd: ONE MORE

Frank, Some of these places and people (most of these) bring back more than just fond memories. Now... some of them are creating new memories.

I spoke with my daughter (who lives in Phenix City) the other day, and she told me of spending an afternoon in a place I used to spend time; when I was just a 6th grader. She also told me she took my grand daughter there that day... Idle-Hour Park. Strange... how nice history can repeat itself sometimes.

George '72

From: George Burns
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 20:06:16 -0500
Subject: RE: ONE MORE

Old Sol Cohen... now that was a charachter and time piece

George '72

From: George Burns
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 20:16:26 -0500
Subject: Re: Fwd: ONE MORE

Al '69 Army brat here too. But I lived in Cols. from 61-77 and again later. Cols. was just one of those places that sort of stuck with you when you left (a place where times were easier and hard also). for some reason, Cols. seemed to have a special kind of culture that people attach a different kind of a "fondness"to.

The Checkmate Club?... hell yes I (and several more of us) remember it. it ranked right up there with... "The Toad Stool" in its infamy. I believe Glen(?) Spurlock lost his job at Baker for going there during his off time (oh those wicked drug days). Sunshine should remember him and the incident. And then.. there was the "old" Aztec Lounge. But the memories of there, aren't something we're going to be able to print here.

George '72

From: George Burns
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 20:20:48 -0500
Subject: Fond Memories

Joy,

The Traffic Circle Shopping Center is still there... as such. The circle is... no more. Its now, a huge four way intersection; and I believe... a six lane highway intersection. But there is one thing from the circle that hasn't really moved; and that's the Black Angus Motel/Restaurant.

George '72

From: Ted McCoolTed McCool
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 20:05:34 -0500 (EST)
Subject: memories

Boy, have you people got a memory or what? I have been away from Columbus for so long, I have lost contact with almost everyone I knew from Baker. It certainly is a pleasure to meet all of you here. Going way back to about 1963, the South Columbus Boys Club took a bus lood of us to the football stadium by the river off Victory Dr. to watch the Green Bay Packers play , first proffesional players I ever saw, still have the program and autographs from that game. Also, remember the fair, in the early 60's, had some wild times there.

Ted McCool '66

From: A. Frank Stringfellow
Date: 13 Feb 97 07:38:52 -0800
Subject: Villa Nova

And the owner's name was......... [drum-roll, please]

Mr. Nocera. I saw him in Church nearly every Sunday. He would drop a $20 bill in the collection plate each time. Back in '60 - '62 that was a lot of money!

By the way, those rats were OK. They were blessed by the Pope himself.

A. Frank Stringfellow

Date: 12 Feb 97 20:15:42
From:"Jim Crowson

Pete,

Jim (JC)'63

From: Keith Pratt, Ph.D.
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 19:19:13 -0600
Subject: Re: Fwd: ONE MORE

Yes, I was born and raised in Columbus, out in the Lumpkin Terrace area on Simmons Ave., I also remember the Checkmate club, spent many a night there in my trouble making days.

Keith Pratt

From: David Reneau
Date: Fri, 14 Feb 1997 02:21:38 GMT
Subject: Re: BOY, DID I START SOMETHING

David

remember playing baseball and Rudy Ingersoll Randy Aman lives right behind me

David Reneau 76

From: SWEENEY JEANNE
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 21:31:53 -0500
Subject: Re: Fwd: ONE MORE

Keith -- you a trouble maker???? No way! Guess you must have *calmed down* by the time you hit Baker :)

Your homeroom friend,

Jeannie '65

From: George Burns
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 22:56:52 -0500
Subject: Villa Nova

Frank,

You and I have more in common than this site. I've held the communion plate underneath Old Man Nocera's chin (as an alterboy) at Our Lady Of Lourdes; when father Dowling held mass. Spooky... huh?

From: George Burns
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 22:58:58 -0500
Subject: memories

Do you remember sneaking under the tent flaps... at the burlesque tent; to see the dancers?

From: Keith Pratt, Ph.D.
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 21:28:05 -0600
Subject: Re: Fwd: ONE MORE

Jeannie,

I guess I was one of those trouble makers that no one noticed. I guess cause most of the trouble I caused was outside of Baker. My how things have changed, I just love stirring up things now and see what pops out.

Keith

From: Mary Anne Hampton
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 1997 08:24:41 -0800
Subject: Re: Best Hamburger

Lynn,

If you are the class of '65 you are "missing" on the last newletter I received. If you are the right Lynn your sister Marsha is also "missing.

Mary Anne Shuff Class of '65

From: A. Frank Stringfellow
Date: 14 Feb 97 07:54:49 -0500
Subject: Re: Villa Nova

In 1957-58 I attended Holy Family School (now renamed to St. Anne's). While there, Father Dowling pressed several of us 8th graders into passing out flyers all over Benning Hills, Oakland Terrace and Baker Village, to announce the formation of a new church to be named Our Lady of Lourdes, on Torch Hill Road.

I can say I actually had a hand in helping build the church (the congregation, that is, not the actual physical structure).

From: DubyJ
Date: Fri, 14 Feb 1997 08:20:50 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: fond memories

Keith-

Are you kin to David Pratt?

W.J. Orr '59

From: Keith Pratt, Ph.D.
Date: Fri, 14 Feb 1997 08:17:45 -0600
Subject: Re: fond memories

Yes I am, David was my brother. How do you know him??

Keith

From: Mike Reneau
Date: Fri, 14 Feb 1997 09:44:40 -0500
Subject: Re: Krystals, Coca-Cola etc.

Never said I got caught just that it had great steak sandwiches.

Mike class 67

From: Mbowl4fun
Date: Fri, 14 Feb 1997 21:05:17 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re:

Please Remove my name until further notice..... Thanks

From: George Burns
Date: Fri, 14 Feb 1997 22:17:26 -0500
Subject: awful quiet out here

I hope all of you have had a very enjoyable Valentine's Day; and have been able to spend it with the person you desired.

Since there have been no comments for most of the evening... looks like a few are enjoying themselves.

From: Bob Brown
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 97 01:49:33 EST
Subject: Getting Off the List

The volume on our list has ramped up a bit <grin> and it for some people it's a bit much.

We hate to lose anyone, but if electronic discussion lists aren't your cup of tea, it's really easy to get off the mailing list. The fastest, most certain way is to send the command to unsubscribe to the list server computer yourself.

Here's what you do: Send a message to Lions-L-Request@Baker.HS.org ^^^^^^^^ Notice the "-Request" part of the address... that's what sends the message to the list server instead of to all of us, and it's a part of the magic formula which makes this work.

Put anything you want in the subject of the message, but in the _body_ of the message, put the single word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes). Nothing else... just "unsubscribe." You're talking to a robot, not a person, and if you're polite or chatty you'll confuse the poor thing!

Should you change your mind in the future and want to rejoin us, send a "subscribe" message to the same address.

--Bob '65

From: Bob Brown
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 03:55:02 -0500
Subject: Mailing List Netiquette

I came across the following material published by the University of Chicago, and I've adapted it a bit for Lions-L. I'm going to try to send it to the list about once a month. You can safely ignore it by looking for messages from me with the subject "Mailing List Netiquette."

Electronic communication, with all of its advantages, has a small number of drawbacks. Essentially, it provides the immediacy of casual conversation, but without the important social context on which casual conversation relies for much of its meaning. Tone, attitude, and emotional state can easily be misinterpreted due to the lack of intonation, gesture, and facial expression.

We thought we would offer some guidelines to keep in mind while composing and reading your electronic mail.

Use descriptive "Subject:" lines. If you change subjects in a reply, please edit the subject line appropriately.

Write as you would a letter: use upper- and lowercase characters and complete sentences. USING ALL CAPITALS MAKES IT LOOK LIKE YOU ARE SHOUTING!

Leave white space between paragraphs.

If you are replying to someone else's message, summarize your understanding of the previous letter, or quote enough of the original to be understandable; many people receive hundreds of messages a day, which makes it very easy to lose track of a conversation.

Do not quote the entire message though - use an editor to remove all but the relevant portion. Quoting the whole message is worse than not quoting at all.

Keep your signature short.

Think before you write. Many e-mail lists have well-defined subject matter, and straying off-subject is considered rude. The Lions-L list is more general, but even here, not all messages are appropriate. Think about whether you'd say something at a party with many people you don't know very well. If you wouldn't, it's probably not appropriate for the Lions-L list, either.

Be aware of irony, humor and satire. Don't jump to conclusions about others', but try to mark yours appropriately - the use of emoticons is one way to accomplish this. :-)

Remember that subtlety is difficult to communicate, and you may be misinterpreted.

Double-check the headers on each message you send - make sure it is going to the people you want it to reach.

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If your mailer automatically appends binary attachments or an HTML version of your message, turn this feature off before sending to a mailing list.

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 05:38:07 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Baker vs Kendrick... at their Krystal's

Carol (Adams), Thanks for the update on Milton Caffey, I often wondered what happened to him. Saw your folks not long ago, always great to see them. Take care .

Sunshine 68

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 05:46:25 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Baker vs Kendrick... at their Krystal's

Keith, You are correct about Rikki Richardson, He was the point guard with Ricky Howard as the number 6 man on the squad. Guess I should have relied on the Arrowhead, raather than my memory.

Thanks,

Sunshine 68

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 06:06:14 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re:

Charles King, Yes I remember you. Saw Ronnie at Home Depot the other evening. Isn't this site great for catching up on old friends?

Sunshine 68

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 06:11:09 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: ONE MORE

Pete and Frank,

Thanks for stirring up my memory bank. My sister was in the class of 63, Martha Jean Cook. All county folk used their middle name. Barbara Sue McBride, Margaret Ann Cook, etc. What about Ronnie Shaddix, Red Robinson, Johnny Klimp, Pete Jones?

Sunshine 68

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 06:20:20 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: ONE MORE

George '72,

I do remeber the incident, and I believe his name was Glen Spurlock (sp).

Also remember the Trampoline Center next to Shamrock Cafe. Jerry Entrekin used to work there and was great on the trampolines. They were ground level and built over a whole in the ground. There was also a miniature golf next door. For those who need a street to remember, it was on Fort Benning Rd, near Muscogee Elementary School.

Sunshine 68

From: Jane Gillis
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 06:36:51 -0800
Subject: Re: ONE MORE

Finally I see someone for the older group. Class of 57. What a year, looking ofr the big 40 reunion this year.

Jane Locklar Gillis

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 06:55:55 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: BOB BROWN

Thanks for setting up the @Baker site, Glad you guys had BREAKFAST after your reunion. This is a great medium for old friends and making new ones.

Again, THANKS.

Sunshine 68

From: Keith Pratt, Ph.D.
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 07:40:05 -0600
Subject: Re: ONE MORE

That was the Putt-Putt Miniature Golf Course, played many a game of championship golf there. - --

Keith Pratt

From: Keith Pratt, Ph.D.
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 07:42:16 -0600
Subject: Re: BOB BROWN

Roy,

Does anybody in your class know of Sharon Morris or Jackie Johnson, I believe both were in the class of 66 or 67. Thanks

Keith

From: Mike Omelanuk
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 08:51:41 -0500 (EST)
Subject: More Memories

One of my fondest (and yet saddest memories) of the time involved a trip to Well's Daries for ice cream.

My sister Kathy and I lived out on Custer Terrace near some other folks who some of you may recall - Connie (Charlie) Morgan, Jim Bing and Bill Medieros and a host of others. One friend was a black gal, Fran (last name escapes me right now) who rode the bus with us, but then had to continue on to one of the segregated black schools.

One summer evening, the craving for dutch chocolate almond ice cream struck! Off we went, Kathy, Fran, me, and my then 3rd grade sister, Joy. On the way, we got to cutting up, and the result was Fran and I walking into the dairy bar hand-in-hand with blonde Joy riding on my shoulders, and Kathy pretending not to know us but in hysterics laughing.

I'm surprised there weren't heart attacks.

Anyway, we bought our ice cream and left with no incident.

A sad commentary on some of our history, but a point of pride on the balance I got growing up a "brat".

Mike '64

From: A. Frank Stringfellow
Date: 15 Feb 97 06:32:14 -0800
Subject: Get Together ?

Bums,

I'm sure this has crossed more minds than just my own. But wouldn't it be great if we could all get together for an evening of.... of..... well, whatever. See old faces, exchange war stories, renew acquaintances, etc.

It would have to be a weekend, probably a Saturday night, to allow out-of-towners to make the trip. It would have to be far enough in the future to allow everyone to plan for it. It would have to be a non-family holiday weekend, so as to not interfere with peoples' plans to visit family; (like not Easter, not 4th of July, not Memorial Day).

If there is enough interest...... Let's hear from you.

Kindest regards,

A. Frank Stringfellow BHS '62

From: Bob Brown
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 97 11:30:34 EST
Subject: Get Together ?

I've been thinking about that for some time. I have a grandiose idea for a BHS 2000 get-together in the summer of the year 2000 in Columbus. What I *don't* have is a plan, nor the organizational skill to make it work, nor the time. I wonder whether it's possible to make this happen... --Bob Brown '65

From: JOY WHITE
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 09:13:32 -0800
Subject: Re: Get Together ?

Year 2000! Not to be picky, but how about 2001? I'm taking our Girl Scouts to Savannah in 2001 for five days and had planned to take my family back to Columbus for a personal history tour. I know, picky, picky, picky. Okay, I'm outvoted. 2000 it is! I'll just have to make a prelim trip to GA. Hey, this might work out because I'll be attending the Savannah Sojourn for Girl Scout adults the year before. I'll check for the dates and maybe there will be a summer session. This just might work out!

Joy White Lion Cub '69

ps: Tom's Peanut Company here I come. My husband, George, has heard me brag about those peanut logs all these years. Do they still give tours at Tom's. I remember our class walking out of from the tour with a bag filled to the top of candy and peanut samples. Even have a picture of us standing in front of the company, wearing our Tom's hats!

From: Johnny Joiner
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 12:31:02 -0500
Subject: Re: Get Together ?

Frank and Bob,

I really hope that we can have something special in 2000, but something this year would be really great too.

Maybe if we meet this year, we could start laying the ground work for 2000. It will take a lot more than one person can do, and meeting now could give us the chance to form a ' 2000 Committee ', etc.

Not living in Columbus, I am limited in what I can do, but I certainly am willing to do everything I can. If the response is good enough, and a date set, I will schedule a week of vacation to help, if needed. I'd like to spend a week or so in Columbus anyway ( Lots of people and old neighborhoods to visit ).

He might want to kill me for this, but I also think that Sunshine could play a key role in having something. I think he knows everybody, and everybody seems to love him as much as I have since we were little kids on Fletcher Ave.

Call on me to help, in anyway I can.

Johnny Joiner ' 65

From: Rick Foucher
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 13:50:14 -0800
Subject: Re: Get Together ?

Year 2000? Sounds good to me. Put me on the sign up list for it. PS: Would kids like me be invited? Rick Rick Foucher 73

From: George Burns
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 13:26:22 -0500
Subject: reunion

Fellow Bums and Site Surfers, A reunion is a great idea. I'd love to see some of the faces that go with the writings we've enjoyed; as well as seeing people I remember.

This year, is supposed to be the 25 yr. reunion for my class (if one is in fact going to happen). Would anyone be up for the idea of combining the class of '72, 25 yr. reunion with an initial reunion of everyone who's on here? It would be a point to start with for the 2000 or 2001 reunion you're all talking about. Just a thought.

And yeah.... asking Sunshine to orchestrate some of this is a great idea. From what I've seen Roy; there doesn't seem to be a name out here that you "don't" know. Have you got a huge database with everyone's info/bio on it and you're just pulling this all out of storage? Or are you travels so vast, that you run into all these people all the time?

Anyway... reunion sounds like a fantastic idea. Because of this site, I've met someone I haven't seen in 25 yrs. and hooked up with some long lost friends. This site deserves some recognition of some kind. And I couldn't think of a better reason to crack a keg for; than a reunion. It should be a riot.

George '72

From: Donald Burns
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 14:53:14 -0500
Subject: Re: reunion

Did someone say reunion?? Count me in........!

Don Burns '71

From: Teresa Pait Biesecker
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 17:02:53 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Memories

I just want to say Thank You! to all of you for allowing me to share your memories. This is what this line is all about! I love it! I have always been a sucker for reminiscing about "the good ole days" (some better than others - some bittersweet). It's also a good way to reflect on personal growth and the life lessons learned. I was really down this past week (problems at work getting "adjusted" to a new job with new people) and coming home and reading all the "fond memories" entries made me smile and laugh! Thanks again for allowing me to share in this fun!

Charles King, remember the pool in your backyard and the cabin on the backwater and night fishing? I have a picture of me, you and your sister Carol together when we were just squirts at your old house in Benning Hills. Anyone ever see or speak to my old high school honey Wendell Shivers?

Teresa '74/'75 (summer school grade skipper!)

From: L. Lynn DeLaMare
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 15:21:24 -0800
Subject: Re: Get Together ?

Baker Bums,

I'd love to get together with all of you - but how am I going to tolerate a reunion with "kids" (that's you, Rick Foucher) who were born the same year as my daughter? I think that makes me o-l-d!

Lynn Wood (DeLaMare) BHS '65

P.S. I tried to send all of you a Valentine's Bouquet yesterday, but inherent in our system (thanks to Guru Bob) are protections against those mass e-mails. Anyway, go into http://www.virtualflorist.com and send the bouquet of your choice, albeit late for Valentine's Day, to someone you love! (I think you're right, George Burns; everyone was suspiciously quiet last night - probably all doing the wild thing.)

From: Donald Burns
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 18:49:25 -0500
Subject: Re: Get Together ?

Lynn: Judging by your return address and organization info (Upriver Log Furn.), you might want to contact another grad; Mike Grant.... He is into the log home business, I understand...

Don '71

From: George Burns
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 19:06:02 -0500
Subject: Memories

Teresa, If you would, drop me your own e-mail address. I'd like to talk with you off line. George '72

From: Dick Stewart
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 20:10:39 -0500
Subject: 97.065--Reunions

Dear Baker Persons,

The Class of '64 is planning it's 3rd Annual Rendezvous, which will be held sometime later this year (Fall). We plan to have a get together at least once each year, and have decided to extend an open invitation to all Baker attendees/graduates. The past two have been great--Bob Brown can attest to last year's.

As soon as we know the particulars, you'll be informed. In the meantime, contact me at deleted or Sandye Johnson Smith at deleted if you have any suggestions or questions.

Dick Stewart Baker '64

From: Thomas M. Mowery
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 00:14:03 -0500
Subject: Re:

Keith:

This is Alice's, what's her name sister, Lori, replying to your e-main of 30 January regarding Port Canaveral.

Yes, Don, Mr. Major is commanding the port at Canaveral. I am however no longer Mrs. Major Buxton and I am doing much better keeping company with Tom Mowery, right here at his computer, our four combined children in bed, and his dick in my mouth. Anyway, what's going on with you?

Lori (Howell) Buxton

From: W.J. Orr
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 04:16:36 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: fond memories

Keith-

David and I were classmates and I believe were also in the same Boy Scout Troop (10) together. My failing memory tells me Bob Rankins or Ossander (name change) lived in the same neighborhood as David and his father was active in the scouts. Where is David and how is he doing?

W.J. Orr '59

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 07:50:00 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: BOB BROWN

Keith, Was Jackie Johnson a twin? If so she is living in Columbus and operates a reading program thru Ga Tech.

Roy

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 07:59:29 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Get Together ?

Subject: 2000.

Hey Y'all,

The idea sounds great to me. I usually help out for the reunions for the class of 68, so what is another challenge. I would be willing to help out any way I can. As a matter of fact, our reunion committee will be meeting soon, maybe I could obtain a few more volunteers.

You guys set a time and I'll be there.

Sunshine 68

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 08:12:46 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: reunion

Re: reunion

Burnsie,

I do have a data base for the class of 68 and a keen memory for old "Bums" of the past. Count me in on helping out for the 2000 extravaganza.

Sunshine 68

From: A. Frank Stringfellow
Date: 16 Feb 97 05:07:08 -0800
Subject: Fwd: Get Together ?

I agree that we should have something this year. Hell, I may not live to 2000.

Also, Class of '72, don't forget your "other" reunion this year.... 1962

Kindest regards,

A. Frank Stringfellow BHS '62

From: A. Frank Stringfellow
Date: 16 Feb 97 05:09:57 -0800
Subject: Fwd: Get Together ?

And we can invite Mr Oscar P. Boyles, Mr Hardy and any other faculty willing to make it.

Kindest regards,

A. Frank Stringfellow

From: Dell Emerson
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 08:33:08 -0500
Subject: Change your password

Tom Mowery,

You need to change your password. Someone with a sick mind is either accessing your computer when you're not present, or they have your internet account information. Please consider making immediate changes so problems don't continue. Good Luck!

Dell Emerson '69

From: Sandye Smith
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 08:49:03 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: BOB BROWN

You are thinking of Annette Johnson Kocian class of 64. Her twin was
Gwenette Johnson Garner.

Sandye -64

From: William Foreman
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 08:49:58 -0500
Subject: Re: Wendell Shiver

I saw a new item in the Columbus Ledger some years ago that had a listing of employee's "On The Move". Wendell's Shivers photo and news aritcle had him listed as an executive with one of the major aerospace companies. (I think it was General Dynamics). Like I said that was several years ago, he could have moved on since then.

Bill Foreman / 73

From: DonaldBurns
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 08:51:22 -0500
Subject: Re:

WOW!! Did I see names like Keith Dunn and Tom Mowery?? Hi, guys! Continue the dialogue; I've managed to stay in touch with a number of our generation--Jay Boettcher, Bruce, Tom Perkins, Bob Peppin, Lori Kirchner--to name a few.

I hope all of you are well.

Don Burns '71

From: William Foreman
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 08:57:10 -0500
Subject: Missing person, Class of 72

Once again I am trying to help the family of Harry Frank, class of 72. He's been missing since 1983. I posted an earlier note a month ago but I had to change to another internet provider. I know I missed a few messages, so here I go again. If anyone know's any information, last contact, rumors, etc. about his disappearance, please contact me.

Bill Foreman/ Class 73

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 09:09:56 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: BOB BROWN

Sandye 64,

Thanks for the update on Sandy Johnson. My memory is starting to fail me.

Roy 68

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 09:13:52 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Get Together ?

Frank and Fellow Bums,

I was working our company booth at the Columbus Civic Center for the annual Home Show and who should I meet, none other than MR HARDY and his wife. He looks great, and hasn't aged a bit. He says that he surfs our site often to keep up with the happenings. It was GREAT to see him.

Sunshine 68

From: George Burns
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 08:33:42 -0500
Subject: Re:

Lori & Tom, Alice was in my class... what's happened to her over the years.

Glad to hear you and Tom and doing well... But isn't it difficult to type with Tom's d@%& in your mouth?

You guys have a good one.

George '72

From: George Burns
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 08:39:48 -0500
Subject: Fwd: Get Together ?

Frank,

Please forgive my lack repsect for our elders. Leaving off '62 was just a senile oversight. But can you immagine the size of a 35 yr, a 25 yr and net reunion?.... it'd be huge; and loads of fun.

George '72

From: George Burns
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 08:50:20 -0500
Subject: Re: reunion

Its good to see you're still the wise ass you were years ago. As for 2000, Frank has a point... he may not make it. We probably should consider one this year, slip some Geritol in his drinks; so we can keep him around till 2000... then just have another one then (you know... him being so old and everything).

And FYI, a reunion of a smaller scale is happening today. Lynn Wyatt '72 is driving up from Nashville to Indianapolis, and then stopping back by here on his way home, for a quick visit. Haven't seen him in 15 yrs. And this mini reunion is all due to this site. My thanks to everyone who's made this site possible; and to everyone's who's contributed their memories and getting old friends back together.

George '72

From: Donald Burns
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 09:47:26 -0500
Subject: Re: Get Together ?

Sunshine: I e-mailed Mr. Hardy about a week ago to say "hello" and got a wonderful return message from him. He has always been one of my favorites....

'Hope you're doing well!

Don Burns '71

From: Keith Pratt, Ph.D.
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 08:59:21 -0600
Subject: Re: fond memories

W.J. , I don't recognize your name as I did Sonny's, did you go by something else back then. Yes I remember Bob Rankins and he and David being in the scout's together. SOmewhere at my Mom's house there are pictures that I will someday inherit.

I'm sorry to say that David passed away of throat cancer in 1990. It was a very tough time for me, because we were very close. He hung on for a long time, but finally just gave up.

He had a pretty tough existence after high school. Moved from job to job, I think his wife was the cause of a lot of his problems. He became an alcoholic and several times almost killed himself drunk driving. He had finally gotten himself straightened out and then found out he had cancer. Life is very ironic sometimes.

Oh well, how are you doing and where are you at?

Keith

From: Keith Pratt, Ph.D.
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 09:00:57 -0600
Subject: Re: BOB BROWN

Roy, I don't remember her having a twin, but the way she gave me the run around maybe she did.

Keith

From: Keith Pratt, Ph.D.
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 09:01:38 -0600
Subject: Re: Get Together ?

Let me know too , if I'm invited I'll do my darndest to be there.

Keith

From: Keith Pratt, Ph.D.
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 09:07:52 -0600
Subject: Re:

Although I don't know Lori and Tom it sounds like they have a very interesting relationship to say the least.

Keith

From: Bob Brown
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 97 10:33:37 EST
Subject: Re: Get Together ?

Lynn and I are the same age (more or less... I think she's a year younger) and *I* am certainly not old! <grin>

A way Emory University manages having people from a number of class years at one reunion is to have (tall) signs at each table, or maybe group of tables, designating class years. You can find your own class easily, and it's also easier to look for friends from other years.

If we can really pull off a BHS 2000, maybe we want pre-1960, 60-64, 65-69, etc. rather than individual years.

--Bob '65

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 10:56:15 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Get Together ?

Bob 65,

Who says you don't possess organizational skills? You "table" idea is great. I'd be glad to help you pull this thing off. Would Columbus be the ideal spot or would you prefer to have a more central location? I am up to a little travel, some of the old 'mates may want to see the many changes that have taken place in Columbus. The place is really growing. You wouln't recognize the Chattahoochee River area.

Sunshine 68

From: Wilson_Suzanne
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 11:11:06 EST
Subject: Re: Get Together ?

From: wilson_suzanne
te sent: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 11:10 am To: lions-l@baker.hs.org Subject: Re: Get Together ?

Send reply to: lions-l@baker.hs.org

Bums,

Since I am a local gal, I think it would be great getting together in the year 2000! Does anyone know if there is going to be a class reunion for the 1967 Baker Bums?

Anyway please keep me posted and if ya'll need help just let me know and I will be glad to do my part/

Suzanne Courtney Wilson

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 11:21:59 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Get Together ?

Suzanne,

The class of 67 did not have a 25th reunion in 1992. You may want to contact Becky Curtis Bassett or Sue Jenkins Merritt here in Columbus. I believe they spearheaded the 20th.

Sunshine 68

From: George Burns
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 10:44:02 -0500
Subject: Re: Get Together ?

Keith, Let me know if I'm invited.... Paaaaleeez. Hell yes you're invited. And so is everyone who's out there; especially the ones who've kept this line going.

I figure if we can get everyone out there who's put their two cents worth in, plus the regularly scheduled class reunions; we could probably end up with a get together... the size of a 70s graduating class. Hell, anyone out there.... come on down!!!!

George '72

From: Keith Pratt, Ph.D.
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 10:37:50 -0600
Subject: Re: Get Together ?

Great idea Bob, anything I can do to help let me know. I think we all should make a consolidated effort to contact everyone we know, via the net , phone letters etc. to see if we can pull this off.

Keith

From: George Burns
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 11:14:28 -0500
Subject: let's do it

Sunshine, "I" think Columbus would only be fitting. And you're right; Columbus has changed drastically over the years. I visited my kids several times last year and could not believe the amount of growth Columbus has gone through.

It seems (with a few exceptions), most of us are located near Columbus or Atlanta; so maybe Columbus would work. Something else you may want to consider. since this would be a very different style of high school reunion; is some media coverage. An idea like this comes along very rarely and would be worth some special attention (just a side thought).

George '72

From: L. Lynn DeLaMare
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 11:22:59 -0800
Subject: Kocian (Coincidence?)

Sandye -64:

Was Annette Johnson Kocian related (maybe married?) to Gene Kocian's son (can't remember his name)? My father (Charley Wood) and Gene were friends back in the 60s. I think Gene's still around, and my dad will be 80 in June.

Lynn Wood (DeLaMare) BHS '65

From: L. Lynn DeLaMare
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 11:30:49 -0800
Subject: Re: Keyboarding Difficulties

But does Tom reciprocate?

Lynn Wood (DeLaMare) BHS '65

From: Sandye Smith
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 15:12:53 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Kocian (Coincidence?)

Lynn,

Annette married Mike Kocian class of either 61 or 62. I don't know who Mike's father is. Judy was Mike' sister and also graduated BHS.

Sandye 64

From: Keith Pratt, Ph.D.
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 14:33:07 -0600
Subject: Re: Keyboarding Difficulties

That might be kinda hard to do considering the type of "hardware" we're referring to.

Keith

From: Steve Whitelaw
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 15:44:48 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Sharon Morris,

Keith, Sharon Morris was in Class of 66

Steve Whitelaw 66

From: Veronica Emerson
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 17:12:19 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Get Together ?

The class of 67 will be having a reunion, hopefully this summer. Sue Jenkins Merritt will let us know when things start happening. They have not started planning yet, but will begin in the near future. We'll keep you posted as things start to happen.

Veronica Emerson

From: Steve Crawford
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 14:39:25 -0800
Subject: Whoa!

I've been out of the country for about 8 days, decided to come by the office on Sunday afternoon to catch up a little bit, checked my e-mail AND FOUND 250 MESSAGES!!! My first thought was "I've got to unsubscribe...." but after starting to read them... well....hey! What 'cha gonna do? Thank goodness I have a business e-mail address to separate the green from the BHS. Now about that re-union.... we were planning to come down next year for the 30-yr class of '68. But I would be open to any sort of giant re-union.

I can picture it now...thousands of Baker Alumni descend on Columbus like so many locusts... and judging from all of the messages I just waded through, they will be causing about as much damage to the local food supply as a hoard of locusts.

I'll stay tuned... but need we wait until 2000? What about 1998? It should be do-able from this far out. Maybe the class of '68 could host the event? Roy...??? What do you think? Who else is on the '68 re-union committee.... The usual veterans... Howard Webb & Lance Hartman? I'd help as much as possible. Steve Crawford '68.

From: Steve Crawford
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 14:41:49 -0800
Subject: Any BHS '68 types in Germany?

I'm going to be in Germany from February 25 through about March 2nd. Anybody know of any class of '68 or similar over there?

Steve Crawford.

From: Veronica Emerson
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 17:21:06 -0500 (EST)
Subject: David Whitelaw

Hi Steve,

I think when you first signed on, I asked you if you were David Whitelaw's brother. You never responded.

Thanks, Veronica Emerson

From: Keith Pratt, Ph.D.
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 16:57:51 -0600
Subject: Re: Sharon Morris,

Steve, Thanks for answering has anyone seen or heard of her?? Keith - -- Keith Pratt, Ph.D. (We Are The Experts At Our Own Learning) ;) Professor Business/International Studies Ottawa University Ottawa, Kansas

From: Donald Burns
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 18:00:12 -0500
Subject: [none]

Hi Veronica! Are you the former Veronica Horton??

Don Burns '71

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 19:41:06 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Kocian (Coincidence?)

Lynn,

Mike Kocian was Gene's son. Unfortunately, Gene past away last year. He had in the past, played or was the leader of a Big Band type group. The Columbus Enquirer did a very nice piece on him.

Sunshine 68

From: Roy Cook
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 19:44:33 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Reunion

Steve and Baker Bums:

THE BIG REUNION.... 1998 would be fine with me, and I would be willing to help with the event. Our committee consisted of Linda Watley, Lance Hartman, Chuck Smith, Tommy Kirkman, Pat Jones and me. However, Bob Lamee says he would be willing to help out this time, and I'm sure most of the net serfers would be willing to assist. The sooner the better, we ain't getting any younger and I hope we all make it to 2000.

Sunshine 68

From: C. Rolf Milton
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 97 02:16:56 UT
Subject: I made it!

I'm baaaaaaack!

So glad to be part of this group again. If I can just keep my servers from going bankrupt!

Rolf '67

From: Vince Collier
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 1997 00:47:54 -0500
Subject: Re: Get Together ?

Hello Veronica! How are you and Bruce? This is Vince Collier '68. I have always wondered how you two were doing! I now read a little about Del(l) in the BHS web site. Hes certainly turned into a fine person! I knew you were keeping Bruce straight for years, but I never knew Ken, too many years ahead of me. How is Roger doing? Where are you and Bruce, and Roger?

I'm at the Pentagon now. Still in the Army. Got divorced from my first wife of 21 years about 4 years ago...and since Uncle Sam divides retirement pay between spouses now, I am staying on active duty until the Army runs me off! Luckily, I met a really wonderful person, Kathy Zea, up at Ft. Monmouth, NJ. We dated and 11 monthes later got married. We both work in the puzzle palace and get to ride in together and out at the end of the day! Walt Hall is an attorney with the VA here, COL Charles Orck (Air Force) is an attorney at Bolling AFB, right across the Potomac River from the Pentagon, COL John Floris (can you believe this Bruce?) works right across the hall, literally, from Kathy. He works in DCSOPs, and has been selected three times below the zone for promotion. Thank God he was not selected for BG!! That would have been insufferable!

Barbara Miller married an infantry officer at Ft. Benning years ago, and he is now a BG at the Pentagon. His and her son is a freshman at Ga. So. in Statesboro. Hes pledging my son Rhett's fraternity, Sigma Nu. Small world! At the twenty year reunion of class of '68, I went by the nursing home in Columbus and visited Eddie Aman. Tough! His Mom was there and Suzanne (1st spouse) and I spoke with her and visited for about an hour.

Saw Faye at the 25th reunion 3.5 years ago. She was in her blonde hair stage. I guess the daughter is full grown and on her own and the boys must really be getting big. That whole situation is unbelievable tough. My heart goes out to the family.

My sister Shirley is a sixth grade teacher in Blakely, Ga. Wayne Honeycutt lived down the road from them for a while. He is an industrial welder or something like that. He and his family fell on hard times for a while...not enough work for Wayne in little Blakely to make ends meet. Seems like a lot of folks in the community helped them out, the church, etc. Then Wayne got jobs further out of the county, requiring him to go out on the road. Don't know what their status is now. Hope they're doing okay.

Anyway, Shirley married Clink Alexander, of Blakely. Hes a banker/gentleman farmer. That means he sinks most of his bank paycheck into cows and such and Shirley had to go to work so they could prepare for their children's college.

Adam is a freshman at Ga. Tech, 6'3" tall and very smart. Got most of his school paid for in scholarships, grants, etc. Whitney, 16, is a junior in high school, 5'9", smart, good looking, and Tripp is 15, soph, 6'5" tall. All doing well. Shirley is the shrimp in her family! Looks like the '68 reunion will be a BIG UN! Sounds fine to me. We'll head down from Washington DC and do our best to participate!!

If you Emerson folks are ever in this area, please call! (703). We have plenty of room! We can sit in front of the fireplace and stroll down memory lane!

Bruce, do you or your brother Ken know where Sidney Roche is now? Roy mentioned something about somewhere in Florida? Neither he or Mike are listed in their respective years in the BHS web pages! Take care of yourselves, and I remain, an old friend, always,

Vince

From: Thomas M. Mowery
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 1997 01:06:55 -0500
Subject: Re: Change your password

Dell Emerson wrote:
> You need to change your password. Someone with a sick mind is either
> accessing your computer when you're not present, or they have your internet
> account information.

Sorry, BHS!!! - Had a little get together at my house, and nowadays everyone wants to PLAY with the computer - guess they got a little carried away...

Regrets,

Tom Mowery

From: katherine.stroup
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 97 07:44:29 CST
Subject: Re[2]:

Please, save the bedroom language for private conversations, NOT the Baker page. Thank you.

Tiny Tinker Stroup '75

From: at +inet
Date: 2/15/97 11:42 PM

Keith:

This is Alice's, what's her name sister, Lori, replying to your e-main of 30 January regarding Port Canaveral. Yes, Don, Mr. Major is commanding the port at Canaveral. I am however no longer Mrs. Major Buxton and I am doing much better keeping company with Tom Mowery, right here at his computer, our four combined children in bed, and his dick in my mouth. Anyway, what's going on with you?

Lori (Howell) Buxton

From: katherine.stroup
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 97 08:35:00 CST
Subject: Re: Get Together ?

Bob,

.I, personnally, am all for the year 2000 reunion as it will be my 25th. I have missed all others for the Class of '75 and am starving for old acquaintences. I have been enjoying the latest reminiscing on the line but never hear from anyone from my class. I was wondering what happened to Alice Collier, Lenora Martin, any band members from that era. What happened to John Grantham, the band director. I have been completely cut off from everything in Columbus since 1977. Thanks

Tiny Tinker Stroup '75

katherine.stroup

From: L. Lynn DeLaMare
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 1997 07:26:35 -0800
Subject: Re: Kocian (Coincidence?)

Sunshine '68:

Sorry to hear about Gene's Kocian's passing. My dad told me a year or two ago that his wife (Gloria) had died of leukemia, so Gene must have followed shortly thereafter.

My father played in Gene's band, and I used to babysit for their daughter. (I think Gene had one son from a former marriage, and I think he was a Lion, and Gene and Gloria had another son plus the baby I sat for.) Gloria loaned me a beautiful pink formal to wear to a boyfriend's graduation prom in Opelika, AL in 1964 - boy, that was a long time ago. I hadn't thought about or seen Gloria in years - really, almost 30 years, because I moved to Seattle in 1968 - and one day I thought about her all day long. The next week I found out from my father that that was the day she had died. I didn't even know she was sick. It was so odd.

Lynn Wood (DeLaMare) BHS '65

From: Steve Whitelaw
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 1997 11:32:15 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: David Whitelaw

Veronica, Sorry about that, I was preparing to move to a new residence and had hard copied the request and obviously misplaced it, Yes I'm David's brother he is living in Telluride Co. and has been there for over 15 yrs. He has been married twice and is presently single, he has a little girl Britt who is 11 and splits her time between David and his ex, she live in Sedona Az. He has a landscaping & snow removal business. We see each other every couple of years. If you would like additional info, let me know and I will pass it on.

Steve

P.S. Are you married to Ken or Bruce ????

From: JOY WHITE
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 1997 10:06:12 -0800
Subject: Re: Get Together ?

Lion Cub 69 Here! Keep it in Colu