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Theresa Eve (1964)

My condolences to the family and friends of Lynn Baker.  I remember her as a classmate in Yolo.  She was a pretty blond girl.  Her mother made most  of her lovely clothes.  Blessings for Lynn in Heaven.  Prayers.  

Gary Wegener (Wegener) (1966)

Classmates in Paradise and Magalia...

• I got word that Tom and Colleen (McNeil) Corcoran (both '66)are ok.
• That Leroy '62 and Jan Hooker are ok.
• That Julia (Henin) Walker '61 is ok.

I asked them to let me/us know if there is anything we can do to help.

Does anyone have contact with these other classmates listing Paradise or Magalia as home (if so, please let me know or give me the contact info )

• Gail Sutton and Sharon (Sutton) Cunningham, both Class of '63?
• Or Jim Kinser, '66?
• Or, Deanna (Morris) Isenhower '66?
• Or Laura (Watterson) Inglehart '64?
• Or Mike Huerta '69?

Please keep all the fire victims in your througths and prayers.

Gary Wegener (gwegener4098@gmail.com, 530 908 4914)

co-webmaster

Carol Dunton (Stone) (1968)

With all due respect for the fire victims, firefighters, families, animals and all involved,  I just wanted to offer up a lighter side of life that may take peoples’ minds off of these tragic events if even for a short while.  My husband and I play 50’s and 60s  music and we will be sharing our music this Saturday, November 17th, at Seka Hill Olive Mill and Tasting Room from 1 pm to 3 pm.  It’s an easy drive up (just across from the Casino).  This  will be an easy-going, relaxing Saturday afternoon.  Hope to see you there. 

Nancy Rollins (Gantz) (1968)

Carol Dunton (Stone) (1968)

Nancy, we’d love to have you.   Also I just emailed Paul. 

Paul Lieberum (1968)

We are here in Chico and doing fine other than housebound due to the smoke. The fire came close but thanks to the valient efforts of all the firefighters, we were spared but have become the main refugee center for all the poor souls that have lost everything up the hill and in the canyons close by. We have many friends who are in that situation and are doing what we can to help. It's heartwrenching and will take a long time to recover. The town of Paradise will never be the same and many historic treasures are gone forever. Thanks to all classmates for your concern and if you want to help, probably the best way is to contribute to the Red Cross or, more locally, the North Valley Community Foundation

Gary Wegener (Wegener) (1966)

Update (Nov 24th) on Classmates in Paradise and Magalia...

• I got word that Tom and Colleen (McNeil) Corcoran (both '66)are ok.
• That Leroy '62 and Jan Hooker are ok.
• That Julia (Henin) Walker '61 is ok.
• Also the Suttons, and Jim Kinser are ok
• Also Jerry Bally '62 and Al Roach '62/Linda Roach '64 are ok.
• Also Deanna Morris Isenhower '66 is ok
• Jerry Bally '62 is ok.
• Mike Huerta '69 is ok.

I asked them to let me/us know if there is anything we can do to help.  Right now, I think they are just happy to be alive

Does anyone have contact with Laura (Watterson) Inglehart '64 (if so, please let me know or give me the contact info )Please keep all the fire victims in your througths and prayers.

Gary Wegener (gwegener4098@gmail.com, 530 908 4914)

co-webmaster

PS And 'being ok' primarily means got out alive.  Many homes lost, but while seems secondary now, it is a real issue.

Donald Daily (1961)

Regarding Deanna Isenhower

According to her FaceBook post, they are safe but have lost their house. Prayers for them and the Paradise area and lives of all.

Don Daily "61

Rosemary Leventon (Hartwig) (1965)

Carol, My daughter and grand daughter took me to Father Paddy's last Thurday (11/8) and thoroughly enjoyed your music.  What a treat for my irthday!  Thank you again.  Rosemary Hartwig.  Class of 1965.

Lynn Rollins (Wilson) (1968)

Paul, it is heartwarming to hear how you and others have reached out to help your friends and neighbors who have suffered from the devastation created by the relentless fires.  Thank you to you and your family for extending a helping hand to those in need!

Nancy Rollins (Gantz) (1968)

Gary Wegener (Wegener) (1966)

Al Roach gave me an update on their situation.  They lived in Paradise but were visiting in Woodland when the fire broke out.  Their daughter and her kids also lived in Paradise, and had a harrowing experience getting out.  Homes gone,but all are safe, Puts a new perspective on life.

If you are looking for a way to help, Al said that Convoy of Hope is doing an excellent job of helping victims of the fire.

Mike Huerta '69, is on the Butte County Sheriff's 'missing persons' list, along with two other Huerta's.  Keep them in your prayers.

Jenny Johnson (Norman) (1966)

Thank you for the updates, and for the suggestions of the best places to give donations to help.  As with so many others, prayers going up for all involved!

Carol Dunton (Stone) (1968)

Just got word that our gig at Seka Hills in Brooks will definitely be indoors AND they will offer a 35% discount on a mixed cases of wine - now that’s a bonus 😊      1 - 3 pm  today. 

Carol Dunton (Stone) (1968)

And thanks Rosemary for your kind words.  It’s a joy for us to share our music.  We’ll be back there December 13th.  If you come, please come up and say ‘hi’. 

Rosemary Leventon (Hartwig) (1965)

My pesure.  If I wasn't planning to go back that night, I am now.  Thanx Carol!

Gary Wegener (Wegener) (1966)

Camp Fire in Paradise... Mike Huerta '69, was confirmed by the Butte County Office of Emergency Mgmt as 'safe and well'.   Still no word on Laura Watterson Inglehart.  She isn't on the Missing Person's List, or the Safe and Well list.

Please keep all those affected in your thoughts and prayers.

Richard Branscombe (1963)

His family is saddened to report that after a long illness Richard passed away Saturday, November 24th.  Heaven is getting a good, good man.

Gary Wegener (Wegener) (1966)

Sad to hear, but thanks.  If there is an obituary or other information on Richard's passing, we would be  honored include that in our In Memory section. 

Gary Wegener (Wegener) (1966)

We are putting the finishing touches on the Memory Book for the reunion.  Does anyone have a picture of the yellow pedicabs  shuttling between the event and the parking lot?  Would be nice to include a picture with classmates in the pedicab.  If you have something, please send to gwegener4098@gmail.com

Thanks.

John Michael Somero (1967)

I'm sorry to hear about Richard's passing.  I didn't know him well, but my one interaction with him will cause me to never forget him.  I bought his 1965 425hp 396 cu. in. Chevy Impala Super Sport from him when I was a senior in high school, and he and that car are forever etched in my memory. It was one of a kind, and from what I hear, so was he. Rest in God's peace forever, Richard!

Tim Tucker (1965)

A while back, I stopped by the house where I grew up and asked if it would be okay if I came in and looked around....................still can't believe Mom and Dad said no.

Vern Larson (1960)

Well Tim...Good one! I gotta say you really took me hook, line, and sinker! I was all ready to hear a short heartfelt warming story of times past. 

Vern Larson (1960)

 I would like to welcome in this Christmas Season by expressing my love for our Heaveny Father and his Son Jesus Christ. Also I am thankful for my loving parents who raised me and my siblings with love in the home. We were taught to say our prayers at all meal times, before getting into bed at night, and upon arising in the morning. I am thankful for my loving wife, daughter, and grandkids. I am thankful to all of you, my classmates, and to those classmates that have past on, and for friends that I have made throughout my life. If I have ever offended anyone, I am truly sorry, and ask your forgiveness. I have lived a full life, made a lot of mistakes, hopefully have learned from my mistakes, and will try to never repeat them. My desire is to live the rest of my life in service to my family, to you, and to all mankind.  

May God bless us all this Christmas Season, and always, in the name of Jesus Christ...Amen!

Theresa Eve (1964)

Vern, your words are so true and heartfilled.  May we all keep such blessings to heart daily.  Watching the funeral of President Bush presented the true meaning of "friendship" which he and his wife extended to all.  May our country remember this fine United States example and return to the path of patriotism for all.