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Rita Carrion (Easterly) (1969)

Smokey Rico (1964)

I guess I was one of the lucky ones at the reunion. The food was great that night but for some reason I did not eat my salad. Didn’t come down with any symptoms. My wife and sister in law were not so lucky as they did eat their salad and had problems like what has been reported on the website. I really had a great time that night talking and seeing a lot of you. Thanks for coming to the reunion , see at the next one.

David Heidrick (1967)

You can add me to the list l felt a little off on Sunday morning but after a visit to the bathroom 🚽 everything slowly felt better. I had a great time and want thank all of you for organizing the reunion. Looking forward to the next one 

Greg Kareofelas (1962)

Hi Gary

Looking at some of the last comments, it sure sounds like the salad was the culprit. Can't they use that info to see where the ingredients came from or who supplied it. Who catered the event?

Connie Ortiz (Macias) (1964)

Add my husband, Terry Macias, class of 1961. He’s started feeling ill on Sunday, day after reunion. Spent the whole day in bed on Monday, today is Friday, September 21,2018, he’s still not up to par.

Walter J. "Wally" Summ (1967)

Greg,

It's not necessarily the ingredients in the salad.  It could be the lettuce itself.

copy and paste URL below to your brower.

https://www.self.com/story/e-coli-symptoms-romaine-lettuce

Evelyn Souza (1967)

A big thank you to the committee who put on a great reunion.  Two of my friends and I also became ill.  I was ill Sunday night till Tuesday night.  One of my friends was ill Tuesday and Wednesday the other friend didn't become ill until Friday but with the exact symptoms.  So unfortunate.  I hope everyone has recovered. 

Philip Hornbostel (1968)

Phyllis Wilkendorf (Holmes) (1963)

My husband has had the symptoms after the reunion for several days,  also.

John Perez (1967)

I and herman,lupe,and his wife didn't get sick. I only  ate the meats and a roll, but they ate everything.

we had a great time.

Janet Long (Levers) (1966)

Wow! I was out of state, so could not be there for last week-ends' event, therefore missed out on the salad. But the great thing is: look how many folks have checked into the website, to let us know one way or another, that they had a good time even if they got sick. Way to go, committee.

Jean Wright (Johnson) (1960)

I am sooo very sorry i could not attend the reunion but after reading everyone got sick, had i gone, i too would have  drove  back to Bakersfield the next day.   I hope you contacted the caterers of the meal.

I will see 1960 group in two years.

Jeanne Johnson (Wright)

Esther Villa (Lara) (1965)

Hi!  GREAT reunion.  Had a great time.  I ate everything & did not get sick.  Always thought I had a cast iron stomach. I went with Betty Baca Eredia & told her about so many getting sick since she doesn't get on this website.  She told me she also got sick.  She thought it was something she ate outside of the reunion dinner.  She even went to the doctor since she was so sick.  Hope everyone is feeling better now.  Betty, Irene Ortiz & I look forward to the next decade reunion.  Thx to all on the committee.  GOOD job!

Carol Dunton (Stone) (1968)

Well with all this talk, I’m just wondering how you (all) feel about the ‘flu shot’.   Are you getting one? 

Becky Knight (Tobitt) (1961)

A huge "thank you" to the organizers of the 60's reunion! You all did an amazing job! It was great connecting with so many people that I have known for over 70 years.

As for getting ill, I was achey and cold Monday night but that was it. So sorry to those of you who were under the weather.

Gary Schafer (1966)

Add my wife as another one that was sick all week.  I was spared since I only ate the meat.   Gary

Mary Ann Montoya (Newman) (1962)

Add Me to the list.. Mary Ann Montoya Newman, I got sick on sunday,  bad stomach cramps with diarrea.

Paula Reiff (1965)

I did not get sick but I ate all my salad: green and pasta. ???? I didn't eat the meat or roll.

Sorry for everyone that had to travel in that condition.  Not fun on an airplane. 

It was a great party.  Thank you to all of you for the work you put into the planning.

See you in 2023!!!! 

Vern Larson (1960)

Hi Paula, It was great seeing you at the "All 60's Reunion." I would love to have talked more with you. I would like to share a story about your mom and me. When I was about 12, my dad bought me a new 3-speed English bike with skinny tires. I was used to riding the big balloon tires on the levee and through the fields. I rode over to your house and was showing your mom how fast I could go on your driveway! She had a big smile on her face and would exclaim, "OH MY!" and encourage me. I loved your mom!

Theresa Eve (1964)

Dear Classmates:  The 60s Reunion, I am sure, was well organized by all those hard workers who always come to the plate to do the work and always make it so much fun for everyone.  I did not attend this year, however, maybe the next big deal.  Reading all the comments, either good or sad about illness, it is still nice to hear about everyone out there in the world.  Friends still staying connected on the Forum is so refreshing.  Smokey, I know you do some hard work, as well as Marilee, Eldon and Shelly, Debbie; just to name a few.    I did see a few few pictures of the event, more would be nice to see.  Take care and just remember the best.       

Robert Cowing (1965)

Robert Cowing (1965)

KATHY THOMAS (SWIEGERT) - CLASS OF 1965

Kathy died February 13, 2018 in Yolo County, California.

Betty Ciemny (Gastineau) (1964)

Despite getting ill, the reunion was a fantastic event. My sister and I really enjoyed ourselves and the food was delicious! Thanks to everyone involved in pulling it together.

Larry Michalak (1960)

My wife Karen and I attended the 60s reunion and enjoyed it, driving from Oakland and staying overnight in Woodland with my sister Marsha and her husband Dennis Gorman.  It was well-organized, the margaritas were good, and the food was delicious—especially the barbecued chicken--and we had no ill aftereffects.  It was good to see classmates, although low attendance from us old folks of the Class of 1960.  Thanks to the organizers and thanks also to Robert Cowing whose periodic updates I appreciate.  Larry Michalak

Greg Kareofelas (1962)

I talked with a friend who works at CDPH and he wondered if anyone has contacted the caterer? It would be good to know how many of the attendees actually got sick. Some of my friends were still suffering almost a week after the event