Meeting Meeting Meeting!

Dear Class, 

Quick note reminding you of this Saturday's (April 12th) meeting being held on the 2nd floor of Simply Comfort, 35 Pleasant St at 6pm. Please bring a snack if you want to munch and if you want cold drinks or adult beverages, you will have to bring your own. Remember to use the entrance in the back of the building, should be plenty of parking out back as well as on Pleasant St. 

We will be covering the upcoming yard sale, the raffle, and talking about ways of reaching out to classmates who have been hard to locate or hesitant to coming to a reunion. We also need to look at coordinating the communicating of all our upcoming events through the use of the local media, not just emails. 

Also hope to get an update on the trailer as to if the flatbed is the better way to go. Hope to also do a walk around of the party space on the 2nd floor and decide a theme and setup plan. Any other topics are more than welcome to be opened to discussion!   

See you all there,

Phil

Hello,

We had 11 attendees to Saturday night’s meeting held at Daddy's Pizza. Attending were Melissa, Sandy, Charlene, Jill, Christine, Roberta, Frank, Jim R., Alan, Wes and Phil. Thanks to all for coming! Thank you to Daddy’s Pizza for allowing us to have our meeting there. Order of business as follows.

Sandy will be taking the lead on the rummage sale to be held on April 26-27th. She will be setting up a couple grills and cooking burgers, hot dogs etc to sell to rummage sale customers to munch as they look for bargains. Sandy is also requesting those that plan to assist at the sale bring a packaged baked good to be also sold at the sale. She reminds everyone to get anything you want to sell to Jim during the week prior to the sale. If you do not plan to stay for the sale with your items, Sandy and Jim will price your items accordingly. If you are planning to stay, you are welcome to price your own items. 

This is your golden opportunity to clean out that garage or attic! Remember all proceeds go to the class funds. Raffle tickets will be available for sale at the sale was well. There is going to be some nice stuff raffled off, so buy some! The sale will start at 8am and end at 2pm both days. Sandy will be placing ads for the sale about a week prior in the Eagle Times and Claremont e-ticker. 

If you have any questions about participating, call Sandy at 603-504-8858 and she would be happy to answer them for you. Before you drop anything off, please call Jim so he can arrange to meet with you and open up the storage area for you. His number is 603-504-5167.

Charlene was briefed on what needs to be included in the class mailing going out in April. Charlene also expressed the need for people to update their addresses if they have moved recently or they will not get their invites. She also suggested on the subject of locating missing classmates, we work our way through the yearbook and utilize social media to its fullest to locate people. We can also reseach through friends friend lists as well. 

We have made a change in the ticket price to the party in order to make sure we recoup the cost of food and the room. It is still a reasonable cost, and any extra funds will be put back into the class treasury. The updated cost is $25 for a single person and $40 per couple. Food costs have gone up dramatically, and though we are looking for ways to contain it, we will still need to make sure we come out of this with money to spare. The base cost per head as quoted for the party is $17.50, so we are not going to be making a huge profit on this, but that isn't the goal here.. ;-)  

The doors will open for the party at 8:30. Entertainment will be provided by a live band headed by Debbie's son. The menu we are being offered is as follows. Ham, cream cheese ,pickle roll ups ~aision meatballs ~veggie platter ~ chicken salad ~ mediterranian ? not sure  ~Spinache artichoke dip ~cheese & crackers platter ~ hummus ~ chicken satay plus we have gluten free offerings. This will be a buffet style meal.

It is suggested you include your ticket money with your class dues when you respond to Charlene's mailing. Charlene will track all funds and ticket requests responses and report back to us on the expected attendance by the end of May. Charlene emphasized we need to get the funds coming in, so if you haven't cut your check yet, time is running short. 

Again the address to send your checks:

Checks should be made out to "Class of 1974" and mailed to care of Charlene Hayes Reynolds, PO Box 81, North Hartland, VT 05052,

Wes reported the Drive In sign is taken care of and ready. We had a short discussion on the trailer blueprint and he is going to look into getting a straight flatbed as the trailer we were looking at, does not appear to have the length (only 22ft) to hold all the things we need to have to create the drive in scene and allow for many riders. He has several sources to work with.and will get back to us by the next meeting as to the results of his research. He will also look into having a class of 74 sign made up for the float. (Wes, if you don’t have time, let me know and I’ll make it –Phil) We also will look into a sign on the float saying "Claremont 250th" We are also supposed to be getting several signs for the sides of the float saying coke, pepsi, popcorn, etc. I believe Kim is working that. The status on this is pending.

Instead of building, the movie screen will be a 12x12 blowup we can rent for about $75. Sandy will look into someone who can draw a movie scene on a white sheet for the screen since we will not be playing a live movie due to it being daylight it will not be visible. Roberta has offered use of her Brother's 71 pickup in the event we come up short on vehicles behind the float. (Thank you Roberta) We will have a total of 4 vehicles planned to be behind a vehicle towing the ticket booth behind the float. We are waiting to hear back from Jim Hanson on the ticket booth. All the other props for the trailer, swing set, projector, popcorn maker, and yellow volkswagon beetle are all set. We are looking at not having a concession stand on the trailer due to space limitations. John Irish will be requested to provide some background music for the float, but window shattering is not encouraged this year! ;-)

To date, only 4 people are committed to attending the alumni dinner. Anyone else is welcome to join us, we could use a few more people for the table so we are decently represented when Cindy presents the $500 donation to the association. 

Jill and Rachel will form up the core of the decorating committee. Charlene made it known she has a box of red and black decorations we can use and they will be utilized. The plan is to drop by Simply Comfort in the coming weeks to get an idea of the layout, and putting together some ideas for a theme and reporting back at the next meeting.

We have had a change in the party venue from the 3rd floor to the 2nd floor. The needed permits for completing construction on the 3rd floor are not going to done in time to complete the floor for events by June. Simply Comfort refunded some of our deposit and offered the 2nd floor to us which we accepted.

if I have this correct, a cardinal costume will be available for our use on the day of the parade and will be our SHS cardinal symbol for the float. The memorial banner is all updated and ready to go. Anne will get it to Phil or someone before the parade.

The float will be built at Gary Dube's on Friday June 6th from noon until complete. A GREAT BBQ will be held in the evening there as well. We are going to need ALL HANDS ON DECK. If you can be there for the whole day or part of the day, we need any and all help. The float will need be on Broad St by 8:30 as judging starts around 9.   

Everything is coming together nicely and this meeting was very productive. We are going to be accelerating the pace of meetings in the last 2 months leading up to the reunion. The next meeting is scheduled for April 12th at 6pm, on the 2nd floor of Simply Comfort. We have been told we can now meet on the 2nd floor at any time free of charge, so all future meetings will be held there unless otherwise noted. The atmosphere is also much quieter and more conducive to meetings. This meeting will focus on the yard sale and any unfinished business. With ANY luck, spring will be really here! 

See you all next time.  –Phil

Fred Zullo

In memory of our classmate and friend Fred

"There'll be two dates on your tombstone everyone will see..but the only thing that matters is the little dash between them" 

Fred Michael Zullo, 57, of Barre, Vermont and Claremont, New Hampshire died tragically on Wednesday evening, February 19, 2014 at his Tucson, AZ winter retreat.  He was born on May 05, 1956 in Camp Lejuene, North Carolina and had resided in Barre, Vermont for nearly 25 years.  

He previously lived in New Hampshire for nearly 20 years in addition to briefly residing in Florida and Maine. He was a graduate of Stevens High School in Claremont, NH and the University of Norwich in Northfield, Vermont graduating with a B.S. degree in Accounting.

He served in the U.S. Navy from the period of January 19, 1977 until his Honorable Discharge on August 27, 1980.  In the field of Aviation Electronics, he attained a rank of Service Technician Third Class.

In his youth, he was former Cub Scout and then a Boy Scout member of Troop 38 reaching a rank of Second Class.  As an adult, he was avid sportsman in hunting and fly fishing tying many of his own unique dry flies.  

Later in life, Mr. Zullo pursued the specialty of tax filings and preparation assisting several small local Vermont businesses, select individuals and providing community service to those in need of tax assistance in unison with his father, Rocco A. Zullo.

He is survived by his father Rocco A. Zullo of Claremont, NH. his stepdaughter Lisa Carlton of Cumberland, RI, and his siblings: Tony Zullo of North Kingstown, RI; Janet Zullo of Hartland, VT; Jennifer Zullo of Ridgeville, SC; Patrick Zullo of Deering, NH and Alexandra Zullo of Claremont, NH and six nieces and nephews that he adored.

The Lord knows he will be missed by so many of us for his kind nature and gentle touch thus the nickname “Golden Boy”.  It is hard to comprehend a world with out Fred Michael and so it seems that he will always be among us in spirit.

A time and date for a memorial service has not been arranged but during the month of April, friends and family may call at the Stringer Funeral Home, 146 Broad Street, in Claremont, NH.

Interment will follow in Saint Mary’s Cemetery.

  

Class Reunion Meeting #3 Notes

Feb. 21, 2014 meeting notes (Thank you Melissa for taking these notes, much appreciated!!)                                     

We had 13 Classmates show up, Alan Rozwadowski,Sue Doody, Jim Hills ,Jim Hanson ,Melissa Dube, Linda Simmons, Jim Roy , Debbie Flaherty , Karen Chabot , Chrisitine Foisy , Gary Dube and Sandy Lefebvre AND Wes Boardman..

There have been a few changes, the yard sale has been moved from May 24th to April 26 people can drop off any unwanted items the week of April 21-26. Rick Bean will be building the Claremont Drive-In sign as we cannot locate the original sign. The colors are black and  blue. 
                                                                                                                                                                     
The trailer is all set, length can only be 35ft. This has been taken care of and will be wooden for easier building . We are all set for a driver, Calvin Jewel. Safety Railings  ~~ Jim ~Gary ~ Wes will be working on this. A grass carpet will be covering the wheels, if we can, we will hide the wheels with wooden braces. Grass carpet will also be utilized on the flooring of the trailer. Wes will also be providing the speakers for the vehicle.
          
We can have 4 cars follow with 4x4 with ticket booth  Jim  Hanson is working on ticket booth.

Securing the car on the trailer, Karen Chabot's Brother is willing to let us use his yellow Volkswagon. NOTE: We also have another offer of a 72 pickup truck for a vehicle in the procession if needed
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Kim Grady will make signs for float and possibly paint something on sheet (screen) .                                                                                                                                            
Gary and Wes will work on the frame for the movie screen         
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
We need someone to work on putting together a concession stand                       
                                             
Jim's car is out, apparently too big...
                                                              
Sandy has a swing set to get rid of, we can use it on the float, we may have to reduce the set in size.

 Also, Sue Doody has also offered to do a raffle basket, that will make 4 baskets for the raffle! We are looking to start selling tickets at the yard sale. 
                                                                                                       
The next meeting will be at Gary Dube's house. There has been a change in the day for the next meeting.to Saturday March 22nd @the same time 6pm. The idea is to hopefully give more people an opportunity to come and not have to rush to get to the meeting. 

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Fred Zullo

Dear classmates,

I have received word this morning our friend and classmate Fred Zullo has died in a car accident which occurred last Wednesday. I have attached the story from the news outlet where it was reported.

http://azstarnet.com/news/blogs/police-beat/vermont-man-killed-in-crash-west-of-tucson/article_e93de1f9-679f-5a78-89d5-38830efa8962.html

Reminder: Meeting tomorrow night Feb 21 @6pm

Don't forget class of 1974 there will be a gathering at the odd fellows 2nd floor. (35 Pleasant St - Simply Comfort restaurant)  drive out back for parking and go through white pillars, take elevator to 2nd floor .. you can eat downstairs at Simply Comfort foods or we can bring snacks and B.Y.O.D Hope to see alot of you there . ~:} Friday Feb. 21 @ 6 p.m.

Next reunion planning meeting this Friday!

Good Sunday morning everyone,

Just a quick reminder, this Friday Feb 21st at 6pm is our next meeting for planning out the float and party. Anyone interested in helping with the float build and party, please plan to attend. We need all hands on deck as assignments need to be made to start putting things together. Only 3/12 months left till the parade and the reunion party and you know time flies. We will be meeting at the Simply Comfort restaurant located at 35 Pleasant St. Parking is out back, and on the street and should be plenty of parking spaces. Look forward to seeing everyone! -Phil

The agenda

Float build and layout (i'll bring a toy trailer truck to do a mockup!)

Venue setup and party theme

Entertainment and music selection

Finding classmates and mailing of the reunion notification to the class

Any other subject anyone wants to being up to discuss

Link to Simply Comfort page is below.

SimplyComfortRestaurant

Are you getting excited yet?

A few pictures of the venue where we will be holding our class party. Thank you Melissa and Debbie for getting over there yesterday to follow up on the progress. The room looks fabulous and filled with potential as far as decorating and setting up. Also, we have changed the venue for the next reunion planning meeting. With Karen's Chabot's blessing, we have changed the Feb 21st meeting location and will be holding the meeting on the 2nd floor above  Simply Comfort in the Osgood Block. We will include during the meeting a tour of the 3rd floor where the party will be held so everyone who comes can get a feel for what it will be like. Will be great for idea planning to actually see the venue. I have included pictures Melissa took and have posted below. Hope to see you all there Feb 21st at 6pm!

 


UPDATE: 

The next meeting is FEBRUARY 21st at 6PM at Karen Chabot's house!!!! 

We also have a presenter for the class gift at the banquet, Cindy Thompson. Thank you very much Cindy for writing me and volunteering to do this!

Class Meeting Jan 17 2014

Happy New Year everyone! Another class get together was held at the Pleasant Friday night. We were lucky to be in the midst of a January thaw, so weather wasn't a concern this time. Present were classmates, Melissa Dyer, Debbie Demorest, Wes Boardman, Jim Hanson, Kim McClelland, Karen Chabot, Ed Leskiewicz, Gary Dube, Frank Walker, Jill Curtis, Rachel Fluette, Norm Webb, Kim Currier and Susan Dalton. Several spouses also joined us. A good meal and time was enjoyed by all and a number of decisions were made regarding the float, and party. Thank you Pleasant restaurant for your hospitality. The following is based off notes which were provided by Melissa and Phil and lay out the plan for the float and party.

Float:

We need to get trailer ready for the safety check Thurs evening. 6/5/14 @ 6 or so @ Gary Dube's for inspection. Jim,Wes & Gary will make sure all is good. Fri. morning 6/6/14, inspection of trailor will be done by the Claremont PD. Wes to take care of that for us. We would like to start the float build at noon on Friday. We need as many hands on deck as possible, please make an effort to make it! If its as fun as the last one was, it will be well worth it! After the float building, a cookout at Gary's will follow in the evening. We need to talk about everybody bringing something to make this happen and please B.Y.O.D. for drinks. Gary's address is 15 Lynch place off River rd. Melisa will make posters to show where it is  On parade day Sat. 6/7/14 we need to start early and have the truck on Broad st. by 8 a.m. Everyone on the float is to wear red & black please. (Please note, we will need volunteers to deconstruct the float as well afterwards).

Float will have : Low boy trailer and a few car nuts to follow depending how many we can have. Debi will ck on this at next alumni meeting and also for rules and regulations, A ticket booth maybe on small trailer behind the low boy, grass carpet on top of low boy provided by Gary , green skirting around trailor, big screen t.v. ~ popcorn machine ~ drive_In speakers provided by Wes ~ Galaxy car / generator provided by Jim ~ consession stand still in works but Kim will make signs for it ~ Drive-In sign (original ) Debi & Wes are gona ck on ~ Swing Set if we can fit small one Wes to ck out measurements for what will fit . Driver will be Calvin Jewel who drove for us the last time ( so maybe a donation ) We also need someone to come up with a cardinal. (Charlene?) And also, the memorial banner needs to be updated. (Anne Muriel)

Banquet:

We need representation of our class to go to the banquet dinner So far we have (Phil, Melissa , Debi and anyone else wanting to attend ) Sat. 7th @ 6:00 p.m. @ Stevens High School. Someone will most likely have to give a short presentation along with the presenting of the check. Anyone want this task?? We have voted on a $500.00 donation to be presented to the association, possibly the general scholarship fund.

 Party:

June 7th Class party @ Odd Fellows block located downtown, (above Simply Comfort) parking in the back, party on 3rd floor and elevator is available . Hours 8-12 ~ Music provided by Talking Smack, Bryce Chicoine's band (needs to be confirmed) Food provided by Simply Comfort Foods (buffet )TBA B.Y.O.D. ( admission will be $20.00 a couple or $15.00 for single) to help defray expenses of the food and venue. We need decorations for tables if any one wants to take charge of this and balloons or anything else they can come up with (not sure if we want a theme ? )  We have 2 stages one for memories of Claremont (Phil will do) and one for the band.

Dues and fundraising:

 We are also going to be selling 50/50 raffle tickets ~ raffling three baskets of goods (provided by Sue,Karen & Phil /Amorn . ~ In the spring, we will hold a yard sale @ Jim /Lori Roy's Sat.May 24 8am - 2pm or 3.  Items you want to get rid of may be dropped off Fri at the Roys. We need volunteers to help this run yard sale . Currently we have ( Melissa ,Jim, Lori) and anyone else who wants to pitch in .

Reminder of class dues ~Last appeal, we are in 2014 and class dues are needed from everyone to build up our class reserves. We have a little over $2000 in the class fund, but we need to build this up to be able to complete everything we plan to do this year and have something left over for future use. We ask if you can, consider putting in an additional donation along with your $10 class dues. An extra $5 $10, $20 or $more would really help. Also, please don't forget to support the alumni association too, they have a enormous expense in putting on this event every year, and it means so much to our fair hometown, so the $22 dollar dues they request each year from former students is really needed. Please make your checks payable to "Class of 1974" and sent to care of Charlene Hayes Reynolds, PO Box 81, North Hartland, VT 05052,

(NOTE: Send checks to the alumni association to the address they specify in their mailing. Class dues are separate from alumni dues.)

Spreading the word:

Also, an idea by Wes for marketing the reunion - business cards to be handed out whenever we run into classmates -Phil will look into and try to have ready by the next meeting to hand out.We also should explore placing an ad in the local news outlets, E-Ticker of Claremont, and the Eagle times to make people aware we are gearing up.

Next meeting :

February 21 @ 6:00 p.m. @ Karen Chabot's house @ 178 Cathole Rd Claremont. We will try to get directions before the meeting or you can use GPS . Please bring snacks ie; chips & dip ~ crackers & cheese ~ veggies etc. would be nice as she is letting us have this meeting @ her house. If you want beverages, please BYOD.

Final thought:

2014 is Claremont's 250th birthday, so this is a special year as the alumni and 250th parade is being combined into one. This is a once in your lifetime event, so let's do our best to get everyone in our class of 74 to come home in 2014.

Class Meeting report: Pleasant Restaurant 10/12/13

A total of 14 of us were present including friends and spouses. Thank you ALL for coming. It was a nice time and productive and we all want to thank the Pleasant for having us. Charlene, Debbie, Wes, Jill, Sandy, Melissa and Kim, wonderful job in keeping things moving and the ideas coming. Well done. I have to comment, Charlene and Melissa both brought their class scrapbooks; and what a treasure they are. I was able to spend a few minutes looking at some of the things in them, the memories they bring back.We really need to scan these into our class page. I hope to look at them more extensively in the future. I can't thank you ladies enough for saving all these things. I wish I had been as diligent. I imagine there are other classmates out there who may have done the same. Hopefully see get closer to our 40th we will see more memories being brought out.

Float theme will be the Claremont Drive-In

This a first version concept of the float. We will be utilizing a low trailer with a large white screen up front with a darkened background. In the middle, we will have a classic 60s-70s vehicle on the trailer hopefully a ragtop. A speaker and pole will be next to the vehicle, 4 people will be in the vehicle and two will be sitting in the open trunk. Yes, sneaking into the drive-in via the trunk, classic! We don't know who will be the driver in this vehicle, but maybe somebody famous??? If not a lucky classmate will. Behind the vehicle will be a a snack shack "Boccia's Snacks?, and a popcorn machine. We possibly could include a ticket booth if anyone can remember what it looked like. We are also looking to have a projection system and a movie playing. If anything, we will have sound playing in one form or another. A number of classmates could be around the popcorn machine and snack bar. At the rear of the trailer will be a sign Claremont Drive-in. We are hoping we will be successful in getting the original sign from the Drive in for this. If not, we will build a replica. There was something also mentioned about a cardinal costume on the trailer, but not sure about it!

To finish off our entry, we are hoping to be able to get the local antique cars club to allow us to ride in their vehicles behind the float trailer as a line of cars waiting to get into the drive-in. Thank you Wes for that idea! The owners of the vehicles will drive their vehicles releasing us from liability. Each vehicle will also have as many of us in them as we are allowed to fit in. Possible float theme signage could be "Going to the drive-in" or "Friday night at the drive in" ????? Depending on the availability of the vehicles, the other option is for us to walk behind the trailer or find others with older vehicles we can ride in. The red and black theme must be in use anywhere we can do so. A Cardinal has to be included somewhere on the float. We are also looking at T-Shirts for wear during the parade.

Alumni Banquet:

We must be represented at the alumni banquet as the 40 year class. Debbie and Melissa are taking the lead on this. We should plan to make a donation to the general fund or a scholarship as it has been awhile since we have done this. I know many of us are not thrilled with the dinner and ceremonies, bur since our after banquet event is going to be held in town this year, this is doable with plenty of time left in the evening to have our fun. We ask everyone make an attempt to attend. We'll just make our stay there as brief as possible.


After Banquet event - The PROM

We have reserved a floor above Simply Comfort on Pleasant St. It was felt we should keep the event in town to make it more attractive for people who live in town and have not come to a reunion before and less time spent traveling and more on having a fun evening.and a safer night for all. It was also much easier on the class budget leaving us more money to do other things. We are hoping we will be getting the 3rd floor which has 2 stages so our entertainment can be placed. However, there is the possibility we may be placed on the 2nd floor if we don't have a good turnout as there is another class also booked using one of the floors, so we need to get a great turnout for this to better our changes for the top floor. The ownership has promised us they will do everything to help us make it a special night. They can also cater any food we desire to have. Be forewarned, they do not have a bar setup, so at this point it appears to be a BYOB

We are also looking to get press coverage for this since we are finally having our Prom after 41 years! Other ideas are in the works as far as decorating, pre-prom events etc. We can make this a gala which blows Claremont's mind or keep it lo-key, what do you want to do? ;-) We are also going to charge for admission to this event, and use this money to pay for prom expenses and handle any unexpected expenses and if anything is left over, will be used to build the class bank account back up. We want to do this 1st class and do it right.

At the moment, entertainment options will be plentiful as we have many resources to draw on from a DJ to live entertainment through our classmates who are many in the music and entertainment business. Perhaps even Carey, Dwain, Kyle and Bryce can sing a few tunes. And maybe Garth can show us a little of his comedy side! Just some ideas to toss out there. Yes we have a lot of talent in this class.

The price of tickets is still being worked out. but we are looking at $25-$50 a couple. This is not definite as far as pricing and is a work in progress. Dress for the prom is planned to be formal, but with allowances for those who don't want to go the whole formal prom route. (Jill!) This will be ironed out as we go. We could also consider swag bags for all Prom attendees, a little parting gift to complete a memory of what is hoped to be a great day...;-)

Simply Comfort




Fundraising:
We are going to do something really fun in the spring to raise extra funds and give us another excuse to get together! On May 24th, from 8-2pm we will hold a class rummage sale at Jim Roy's internment home in the large parking lot behind the building. Perfect opportunity to get rid of anything you no longer want around. Jim and Lori have volunteered to be the stewards of this event. You can also drop off your things if you are unable to stay for the day. Just call Jim at 504-5167 to make the arrangements as they have storage space. As we get closer to the day which will be here before you all know it, more details will be put out.


Float committee:
A float committee was formed and will be meeting in January of 2014, the date is the 17th from 6pm to whenever at the Pleasant Restaurant...they love us there! The snow date will be Jan 24th same time same station. We want to emphasize however, everyone is welcome to attend. The more the merrier, by then I am sure we will all be going a little stir crazy anyways...;-)


Reunion Missions


The following is a list of things to be done and who has volunteered to take them on to date, some things are not taken, so if you want to help, please step up! I am recording this list partially from memory, so bear with me and correct me if I skipped anyone, misappointed, or forgot anything.


Claremont Drive in sign - Debbie
Antique vehicle request for parade - Wes
Tractor and trailer - Gary, will contact Mr Jewell
Mailing to class announcing events and other information - Charlene
Budget and spending - Charlene - Deb and Melissa
Popcorn machine -Wes
Snack bar build - TBD
Float car speakers and pole - Melissa
Prom decorations, events, entertainment, and press - TBD
Memorial Banner update - Anne (yes you got volunteered!)
T-Shirts - TBD
Cardinal costume - Charlene
Class scrapbooks - Charlene and Melissa


Hoping everyone has a nice Sunday and see you all in January and online! I have also posted this on FB.

Class fall getogether

Good tidings classmates! Hope all of you have had a great summer. Fall, school, and football are approaching and hopefully back to normal routines are as well. I received some good news this morning that Jim and Lori Roy are inviting the class to share a day with them at their camp for a class powwow on September 14th from 2pm to whenever we can keep our eyes open..

This will be BBQ format along with a bring your own dish and BYOB. On a side note, we have important things to talk about for next summer as well as catching up on each other. Next year is the big one our 40th, and we need to put our collective heads together to figure out the game plan for a float and after parade activities.

So bring your thinking caps along and while we are catching up we can brainstorm. Please spread the word to classmates who have not been able to make our events. We would love to start seeing new faces. or should I say faces from the past...We need to start building this up so we have a super turnout for the 40th. As always, if you have spouses, and significant others, they are welcome too!

Hoping very much to see many of you there! Jim and Lori, if you need anything such as meats, etc, let us know.

Best to all, the communications director,

-Phil

Who remembers these guys? Used to be my favorite part of the alumni parades hearing these guys come down the streets!

Paul Colfer

Our friend, classmate, and brother to all Paul Colfer has passed away. May God give you wings good man.

Paul's obituary. Services pending, check back at the link to Roy Funeral Home for updates. 

You are Invited!

It's a class of 74 get together at Loon Lake Campground, Croydon, NH

Date: Sept 9

Time: Noon until dark  

Directions: Just get on Reeds Mill Pond Road which is right across from Sturm Ruger on Rt 103 Newport. Stay on it until you reach the campground. You can't miss it! You will need to sign in at the office to get the code to open the gate as it is a private campground. (If this changes, I will let you all know) but this is the procedure we had the last time.  

From beautiful Loon Lake Campground, Jim and Lori Roy have again agreed to be our gracious hosts (because they love our company)  They will provide the meats/grill and maybe Jim can be convinced again to take up chef duties!  Everyone else, please bring your favorite side dish or sodas, or whatever you can contribute. We know we have some fantastic special dish makers here! If you wish to have adult beverages please BYOB.  We also hope to hold lawn games to foster the competitive juices. Rope golf, volleyball, bocci anyone? Jim, think the volleyball net will still be up on the beach? If sitting and relaxing and catching up is your style, that's fine too. There's a little something for everyone. Stay for a bit or stay for the afternoon,we will love to see you. 

We have held a class gathering here the past 2 summers during or right after the SHS reunion and have really enjoyed the setting and company. If you haven't been able to join us in the past due to summer commitments, this is your chance to see everyone in a nice relaxed and beautiful setting.  We hope to see as many of you as we can. Feel free to bring spouses or a friend. All are welcome.

It's been awhile since I posted here as it has been a quiet year to date. Today we headed up to Sunapee Harbor to take in Carey Rush and a bunch of "old guys"..! 

Great day up in Sunapee Harbor, Carey, the weather came through and so did you! Your solo act on that 12 string is something I could sit to and appreciate for hours. The band of those "old" guys again make us appreciate the days of our youth growing up with such great music in the valley. It was plain to see you had fun today and so did we. For the classmates who were there, we appreciate you putting this on and hope we can catch you again next summer!

Link to the pictures is below. Also posted to my FB page, 

https://picasaweb.google.com/PhilsPhotoStories/CareyRushJam?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCJyIot6z94TlPg&feat=directlink

Phil

Teresa Companion

Dear Class,

Another one of our own sadly has passed away, Teresa (Morrow) Companion. Her obituary is attached in the link below. I was unable to find a picture of her from her high school years. If anyone has a picture of her from her high school years, please don't hesitate to submit it as I will be posting all this to the class blog as well. This notice is on my FB page as well.

Phil

Teresa Companion

Update: Carey Rush Jam Concert Sunapee Harbor

Dear Class,

It is with regret that Carey has officially announced on his FB page, his annual jam in Sunapee Harbor is cancelled due to heavy thunderstorms forecast to hit the Sunapee areas this afternoon.

Phil

Carey Rush and his Annual Sunapee Harbor Jam, Sunday, Aug 14, 2011 - 1-3PM

Dear class,

Our next "Class of 74" get together on Aug 14, is poking its head over the horizon and moving closer to us at an ever increasing speed. To put it in perspective, please read the direct quote from Carey below.....Do I need to say anymore to get you all stoked to come down and see our classmate Carey play? I think we would all agree last year's show was nothing short of amazing.

The show is being held in the same location as last year in little Sunapee Harbor right by the waterfront next to Sargents Marina which is across from the Anchorage Restaurant. I think we all know how to get there, but if you are not quite sure, just Google "Sunapee Harbor". Last summer, we saw many of you who had not come to a class event before show up, we hope to see many more of you this time too! Feel free to bring a spouse, friend or guest!

There is also talk of perhaps getting a bite to eat after the show somewhere. Salt Hill in Newport was where we did last year. If there is interest in doing this again this year, let's get a head count over the course of next week and figure out where we would like to grab a bite to eat. Several other places come to mind in addition to Salt Hill, 1 Mile West Tavern, Cafe Andre? Hopefully some of our local classmates can provide more ideas if this is something we want to do. We look forward to seeing you Carey, and with any luck, we'll get you to do a couple encores!

Carey Rush quote: "My annual Sunapee Harbor Jam is gonna be fun, and is Aug 14 (a Sunday) at 1pm (til 3pm)! Angelo "Davis Bros" Mullen on bass, Ken "Tracks" Aldrich on keys, Marcus "Dr Burma" Copening on drums, guest appearance by Mike "Far Cry" Colburn on guitar, and other little surprises, I'm sure! This is not a "band", this is a "jam band" = anything can happen!"

NOTE: We do need to be aware, heavy rain may cancel the event...But we are going to think nothing but positive thoughts, and it will be a perfect day as last year was..! Stay tuned to Facebook and this blog, and we should be able to get out any announcements and updates quickly to everyone.


Phil

Dave Poisson

It is with regret I pass on the announcement below generously provided from Jim Roy, the passing of David Poisson. I am sure he was known by many of you in the area being a lifelong resident of Claremont. Although I haven't seen David since HS, my most vivid memory of him was in our Sophomore year playing as a teammate on a pretty good Jr Varsity basketball team. He had this crazy shot where he would shoot the ball from almost the half court line like a regular shot and would actually make the shots on a regular basis! This was way before the time the 3 point shot even existed and a lot further out than the 3 point line today. It would drive the coach crazy when he took that shot, but it was a wow moment when he made them! That he was daring enough to take them at all was a testament to the fearlessness of our youth. Please join me in extending sympathies to Dave's family. -Phil

7/29/2011

White River Jct., VT

David Paul Poisson, 55 of Westside Avenue in Claremont, NH died Thursday (July 28) at the Veterans Administration Hospital in White River Jct., VT following a brief illness. He was born in Claremont, NH on April 17, 1956 the son of Normand and Eva (Gagne) (Laffin) Poisson and had been a lifetime area resident. He was a graduate of Stevens High School, Class of 1974. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Dave was a member of the Claremont Men’s Softball League for many years. He was a member of the Sons of the Legion at Post #29 in Claremont, NH. Dave had been employed as a tool crib attendant by Joy Manufacturing Company; he was a short order cook at the Rivers Edge and Shirley’s Restaurant in Claremont, NH. He was later employed by Liberal Beef Company and he and his wife owned and operated McGee’s Sports Bar in Claremont. Dave enjoyed vacationing in Maine, playing mini golf and spending time with his family. Members of his family include his wife, Shelley (Doucette) Poisson, Claremont, NH; a brother, Dennis Poisson, Claremont, NH; a sister, Claire Wells, Claremont, NH; a niece, two nephews, three step daughters, Paula Howe, Charlestown, NH; Lisa Bresett, Sanford, ME; Cheryl LaJoie, Lebanon, NH; a step son, Daniel View, Rutland, VT and 15 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, a brother, Donald Poisson and his step father Stephen Laffin. Graveside committal services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday in St. Mary’s Cemetery with full military honors provided by AL Post #29. Friends may call at the Roy Funeral Home, 93 Sullivan Street, Claremont, NH on Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 PM. The family invites you to share a memory of David with them or leave a message of condolence in the family guest book at www.royfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roy Funeral Home and cremation Service.