Martha and Steve's Wedding.  Two of our classmates, Martha Kiser Richards and Steve Brown were married on July 7, 2007.  The wedding was attended by family and friends at an outdoor setting at their home in Logansport, Indiana.  The couple went to Chicago right after the wedding for a short stay then on to San Diego for their honeymoon.  Congratulations to Martha and Steve who were sweethearts since Cammack Junior High School!  See wedding photos at Classmate Photos.

New Cyberpony - Becky Morris.  Please welcome Becky Morris to the Cyberponies.  Becky is a graduate of Marshall High School (1960) and Marshall University.  She tells me that she has retired and moved to Cartersville, Georgia in the north Georgia mountains.  She purchased a little 1930's cottage there.  Becky says, " I am Lovin' life.  Since it has only been a little less than two years (of retirement), I am still playing with ballet, house decorating and updating, landscaping/gardening, making new friends, traveling a little, seeing family more, spending time in the Gym, hanging out at a thoroughbred farm, you know - settling in and having fun.  And, the most joyful of all is that my granddaughter was born June first. Yep, life is good."  Becky says that she is looking forward to hearing from her friends.  You can contact Becky at her new e-mail address - brooklandbecky@bellsouth.net.  Welcome to the Cyberponies Becky.

New E-Mail Addresses

Austin, Butch - b.austin1@verizon.net

Daniel, Carolyn Sue - CenterStage55@gmail.com

Ford, Paul (Lyn) - paul@pizzazzpizza.net

Harper, Dr. James - jtjwh@ttacs.ttu.edu

Majher, Judith Benson - judithlefty01@verizon.net

Midkiff, Mary Harvey Wilson - mhwm@comcast.net

Morris, Becky - brooklandbecky@bellsouth.net

Myers, Chip - chipmyers@bellsouth.net

Myers, Garland Peoples - garlandmyers@bellsouth.net

Rousey, Bonnie Terrell - terryrousey@bellsouth.net

Rummell, Dick - drummell1@bellsouth.net

Tickle, Jim - jftickle42@comcast.net

Tiller, Jane Carnes - groovygamgam@windstream.net

Wilkinson, Penny Summer - pennywilkinson1@gmail.com

Wilson, Richard - wilsonrl@comcast.net

USA Immigration Discussion.  The Cyberponies recently had a lively discussion on USA Immigration.  Many thanks to Marcia Grimm Fletcher, Anita Herbert Oller, Carolyn Hazlett Flannery, Paula Whitten Smith, Mark Artis, Larry Gravely, Bill Weaver, Bill Javins, Carolyn Sue Daniel, Jim Eddins, Donna Darbes McGehee, John McDonough, Don Blake, Jim Patterson, Jim Handloser, George Hale, Terry Brodof, Ron Winkler, Jim Callaway, Judy Browning Clark, Harry Hoffer, and Royce Hinchman for their comments.  Contact me at fscharles42@yahoo.com for the individual responses and contact information. 

Medicare Discussion.  The Cyberponies continued to discuss Medicare (Parts A, B, C, and D) in recent months.  Many thanks to all who participated.  Contact me at fscharles42@yahoo.com for the individual responses and contact information. 

Independence Day and President's Day Quizzes.  Judy Sheers Swann sent these interesting quizzes to test your memories. 

Independence Day Quiz - http://games.toast.net/independence.

The President's Day Quiz - http://games.toast.net/presidents/.

Thanks Judy.

View Mark Artis’ Picasa Web Album.  As you know, Mark Artis has been quite successful in winning drag races and building racing cars for a long time.  His company, Texas Thunder Performance, is in Frisco Texas.  Their web site - http://www.texasoutsiders.com/TexasThunder/index.html shows Mark receiving one of his many championship awards.  Mark sent me a video album from his successful racing events in 2006 and 2007.  As you view the following album, keep your eyes on the 65 year old West Virginian in the red 63 Ford.

http://picasaweb.google.com/texoutsider/DentonMoparMiniNats/photo#5098361198728934498.  See Mark’s car (Texas Thunder) in Classmate Photos.

 Joe Is Excited About KINGSTON KEY ISLAND.  Joe McVay purchased a 13-acre island near Beaufort, SC one year ago along with his partners.  Joe says, “I just came back from the Island.  It's even more spectacular than I had remembered.”  He explains the project.  “A few facts about this beautiful and truly one of a kind island.  “There is a 1/2 mile gated, locked, and very PRIVATE causeway to your island...very few in the world.  More than 120 spectacular and large live Oaks.  More than 140 palmetto trees (South Carolina palm tree), some as tall as 45 feet.  A very large private dock for 8 boats.... 2 electric boat lifts.  9- 1/2 feet of water depth @ low tide.  Will easily dock a 60 ft Hatteras, or Forest Gump's shrimp boat.  This is where the shrimp boat shots for Forest Gump were filmed.  Man made lagoon (21/2 acres) that rises and falls with the tide.  Shrimp, Red fish, Crabs, etc.  Private beach at the south end of the island.  8 home sites from 3/4 of an acre to 1.2 acres.  Every home site with open view of marsh, river, and some with ocean view.  No houses, no lights, no inhabited's can be seen from any home site.  8 mile from beautiful Beaufort, SC.  8 miles from Fripp Island.  Hilton Head Island is 20 miles by car and 20 minutes by boat.  ALL utilities in place.  ALL permits in place.”  Joe McVay Jr.

See the video of Kingston Key Island at http://tms.realtourvision.com/tour/RE/tour.view.new.php?utl=RE-2937-5UCY7W-01.

Remembering Others Who Have Left Us.  Please join with me to remember our friends and family who have passed away recently.

Edward R. Hinchman, Sr., 73, Wilmington, NC.  Royce Hinchman’s brother passed away May 27, 2007.

Mrs. Rose Ann Corradi, 94, Charleston, WV.  Alfreda Corradi Leef’s mother passed away July 10, 2007.

Garland And Chip Move To Their New Home.  Chip and Garland Peoples Myers sold their home in Charlotte and built a new home in Boone, NC.  They just made their move (8/15) and are very busy getting boxes unpacked.  Chip says, “We're very excited, and the house has turned out beautifully.”

Jane Retires From Teaching.  Jane Beckett Bradley has retired from her teaching position in Gainesville, GA.  Jane says, “Retirement?  Yup, I finally did it!  Now, when I wake each morning, I look at the clock and tell myself that I’m not already at school, and I didn’t have to hear the alarm at 5:45.”  Jane B.

Judy Celebrates Her 65th Birthday.  Judy Sheers Swann’s family gave her a surprise birthday party recently for the big six five.  Judy says “The Lord has blessed me over the years.  I had a wonderful loving husband for 38 years and now my 4 children treat me like a queen.”  Judy.  See Judy and her family at Classmate Photos.

Barbra Haptonstall Joins Marshall Teaching Staff.  My sister, Barbra Haptonstall, has joined Marshall University as Assistant Professor, Division of Exercise Science, Sport and Recreation, in the College of Education and Human Services.  This is Barbra's first full time teaching position at Marshall after teaching there the last 4 years part time, in addition to teaching some classes in earlier years.  She retired from the Cabell County School System in 2002 after 32 years of service.  Barbra has always been associated with Marshall since her graduation in 1963.  She completed her MS degree in 1976.  She connected the MU student athletes with her primary school students through yearly special events at her school and at Marshall events.  This heightened the interest for her students in athletics and fitness.  Many of her students went on to play sports at the college level.  It is fitting now that Barbra is an official member of the Marshall staff.

Lucy and Al Vacation In France And Italy.  Lucy Smith Duba tells me, “Al and I went to France and Italy in July.  We had a friend who has a house in LeBrehat, France which is off the coast of Brittany, and we stayed with him for 2 nights and then we headed to Italy.  My husband gave a couple of talks at an international meeting in Perugia, Italy (Umbria).  All the towns are located on hills surrounding a large valley.  We visited Assisi, Todi, Spoleto, and Orvieto (all old towns on hills).  My son had a friend who let us stay in her house for the 10 days.”  Lucy Duba.  Sounds like great fun Lucy.

Dan and Sally Nelson Vacation.  Dan Nelson writes, “Sally & I leave for Bangor, ME on Sept 19 for a week in Bar Harbor & Lubec, Maine.  We were in Acadia Nat. Park about 6 years ago and wanted to go back.  A friend of ours at church was born & raised in Lubec.  He gave us a few good traveling tips.  We returned two weeks ago from 10 days in Alaska.  We took our two ‘kids’ (Mike - 42 & Donna - 40), their spouses, and our 2 grandchildren (15 & 10).  No cruise this time...stayed in interior Alaska.  We had a great time at Denali & Kenai Fjords National Parks.  When I get a few minutes, I'll send you a few of my wildlife shots.  Attached, for now, is a Nelson Family Photo.”  Dan.  See Classmate Photos.

Fred and Jean Take A Vacation Trip to the Atlantic Provinces of Canada.  “Jean and I just returned from a 2-week vacation trip to the Atlantic Provinces of Canada.  We visited New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.  Mid-July is the perfect time to visit there.  We especially enjoyed the Tall Ships Festival in Halifax, NS.  The sights were great - also the food, drink, and Celtic music.  On the way there, we stopped at Campobello Island, summer home of FDR & Eleanore Roosevelt.  And, on our return, we visited Hyde Park, NY to see other Roosevelt and Vanderbilt mansions.  Many classmates wrote to say that they had visited these sites and enjoyed reliving the experience.”  Fred Charles.  See Classmate Photos.

Third Annual West Virginia Hot Dog Festival.  Those of you living in the Huntington area had the opportunity to view and participate in the third annual WV Hot Dog Festival.  The account of this event is in the Herald-Dispatch.  See the following link.  http://www.heralddispatch.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070729/NEWS01/707290355.  Also, be sure to also check out the photo gallery at - http://www.heralddispatch.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=C1&Dato=20070728&Kategori=NEWS&Lopenr=728002&Ref=PH.

Don And Paula Whitten Smith Family Photo.  See Classmate Photos for a recent family photo sent by Paula Whitten Smith.  Front Row:  Ryan, Brooke (Cy and Joy's children), baby Quinn (Paul and Heather's son).  Second Row:  Joy (Cy's wife), Paula, Heather (Paul's wife).  Third Row:  Cy, Don, Elliott (Paul and Heather's daughter), Paul.

Paul Looks To New Career.  Paul Harrison tells me that he now has his real estate broker’s license and is looking forward to a new career.  Paul and his wife Karen now have a new home in Hampstead, NC.  Congratulations Paul.

Helpful Health Hints from the HHS Class of 1960.  John McDonough got our new web page started with his suggestion and first contribution.  He suggested that we communicate our experiences and solutions to health problems that may be helpful to others.  This was followed by contributions from Dr. Joe Ricketts, Joe McVay, and Paula Whitten Smith.  You can view this web site at http://hhs1960.tripod.com/healthhints/.  If you have a helpful health hint, please send it to me for addition to the web page.

Joe Has Hip Replacement.  Joe McVay had a hip replacement on in June.  After one month, he writes, "I feel really good with a whole new outlook on life.  I now can walk without a limp and with very little pain.  I expect to have 100% mobility...in 1/3 of the time than for the other way of having a hip replacement.  Make sure that you tell everyone that they are also doing knees with the same minimal incision procedure."  Joe also says, “I urge anyone who is facing hip replacement to check out this procedure before you allow a surgeon to operate on you.  HAVING THE TWO-INCISION PROCEDURE WILL SAVE THE PATIENT UP TO 2/3 OF THE PAIN AND RECOVERY TIME.”  Joe.  See the Two-Incision Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement Surgical Procedure at http://www.hipreplacement.com/DePuy/index.html.

Dick And Nancy Move To Lake Lure, NC.  Dick Rummell has advised me that he and his wife Nancy (Apple) have moved from Fort Myers, FL to Lake Lure, NC.  They built a new home there and took their time to customize it to fit their wants and needs.  They used a house plan that John and Betty Sue Haden Kinzer used to build their home in Maryland.  Dick and Nancy both have retired from 20 years in the real estate business in Fort Myers and Naples, Florida.  Dick says, "We decided to move to the mountains of North Carolina to be closer to our daughters and grandchildren. We also will be close to my brother and mother in Lexington, KY. My mother who was a teacher at Marshall Lab School will be 94 in January and is in great health.  We will live full time in Lake Lure and go to Florida in the winter.  Lake Lure is a beautiful resort community with 2 golf courses and marina.  We look forward to a busy but enjoyable retirement."  Dick

News From Bill Anderson.  Please see the following note from Bill Anderson which will up-date you regarding Bill and his family.  Congratulations to Bill for receiving the lifetime achievement, Robert Allerton Award from the National Tropical Botanical Garden.

“Chris and I are well. She is still gainfully employed by UofM, which is good, because that means I can afford imported beer and decent wine; I've always wanted to be a kept man. I spend some mornings walking in an attempt to slow the advance of arthritis. The rest of the time I work at the university, continuing my research on tropical plants. When colleagues bitch and moan about meetings and bureaucracy, I just smile and say, ‘I'm retired.’  Chris and I have an NSF grant for our research, in collaboration with a young colleague at Harvard, Chuck Davis. Among other projects, we are building a website about the plants we study: http://herbarium.lsa.umich.edu/malpigh/. In the fall Chris and I will be in Europe for a month to study critical historical specimens, and we hope to fit in the odd opera when the herbaria are closed. It's tough work, but somebody has to do it. We'll probably go back for another month next spring; we don't like to be away from Ann Arbor for more than a month at a time.  I hope to spend a few weeks in Colombia about a year from now to complete a project the people in Bogotá recently asked me to do for them.”

“Yesterday I learned that I am going to receive this year's Robert Allerton Award from the National Tropical Botanical Garden, which is situated on Kauai. That is a lifetime achievement award for people in tropical plant systematics. The Garden gives it every two years, and it's quite prestigious, so I appreciate the recognition. Poor Chris was all set to pack her grass skirt and jet off to the Islands for the presentation, but it turns out that the show will be at the Missouri Botanical Garden in October, so instead of frolicking under palm trees in Hawaii we'll be making nice with trustees in the Palm House in St. Louis. It's just as well, though; I need a few days in the herbarium at Missouri to study some of their specimens from Colombia.  Our daughter Rebecca is an artist in San Francisco. Her day job is with a small company that does custom metal work for rich people.  Otherwise she makes big things out of metal; as a member of the Flaming Lotus Girls she has helped make enormous fire art installations for Burning Man, and nowadays she and a partner are making metal firepits modeled on stylized flowers for the Park Service to install on the beach in San Francisco. How did we hatch an artist? Well, I guess she does resemble us in her determination to do her own thing, and not worry about what the rest of the world thinks about it. We like San Francisco, so it's good to have an excuse to visit there from time to time.”  Bill Anderson

The Story Of Our National Anthem.  The attached audio file was sent by Michael Pigman.  It is quite impressive.  Thanks very much Michael

http://us.f364.mail.yahoo.com/ym/ShowLetter?box=HHS&MsgId=7051_0_47206_641_1840730_0_74307_2470309_2538900620_oSObkYn4Ur5HQV30mWzmscOdSCCAdRe6l9CvxhKy4Got_nC7dWqv7sAeGokP4P159F3.qykVi2ZaWfz1Lg8Csu2DyJV4Aa01urQQSqfaIIFIoLeediMMREvd11e93INUehnPoaxWLFUYxk3NKwd2BTXtYZ1OEiD9u4_yvTE-&bodyPart=2&tnef=&YY=95614&y5beta=yes&y5beta=yes&order=down&sort=date&pos=5&view=a&VScan=1&Idx=133

Midway Reopening.  Judy Browning Clark writes, “Let everyone know that Midway Hotdogs will be opening again soon.  My basket teacher's son has bought it and there are banners on the building advertising for help.  I can't wait for another Midway fix.  Judy

Rhys Cruises the Atlantic Coast.  Rhys Evans is enjoying cruising the waterways in his 43-foot motor yacht.  He currently calls the marina in New Bern, NC home.  He says, “The summer has been wonderful.”  See Classmate Photos.

Energizer Bunny (Jim Callaway) Keeps On Running.  Jim Callaway won another race competing for the first time in the 65 - 70 year-old category.  Here's his story.  Congratulations Jim.  “Had a great 65th and won my age group in Idyllwild 5K by 8 minutes - competition is thinning out.  However, I'm still keeping up with the youngsters as I was 17th out of around 300.”  Warm regards, Jim

Favorite Web Sites.

Bill Javins - http://oldfortyfives.com/CarsWeDrove.htm

Joe McVay - http://www.hipreplacement.com/DePuy/index.html

Mark Artis - http://picasaweb.google.com/texoutsider/DentonMoparMiniNats/photo#5098361198728934498.