Monthly Archives: June 2010

Reunion Committee Meeting – June 2010

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John Baumann & Janice Quick Ashborn checking out a hotel for our reunion

Our reunion committee met on June 5 to “get the ball rolling” for our 50th reunion that will take place in the Fall of 2011. Between now and the end of 2010 the committee will be looking for a venue that will suit our needs, placing emphasis on proximity to an airport, hotel amenities, cost, availability, nearby activities and food service.

Wasting no time, we started the meeting by visiting a hotel in Dana Point that would possibly satisfy most of our requirements, except that the hotel is not located near a major airport, which could be a problem for out-of-town classmates. We will keep you posted as we get closer to making a decision. Also, we’re open for suggestions, so if you know of a hotel that you think would be suitable for our reunion, please leave your comments below and we’ll check it out.

To view photos of the reunion committee meeting BBQ click on the following link: http://flickr.com/gp/9806517@N03/j7q955

Bill Reeves update

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Bill Reeves’ surgery was a success and he just found out that he may be able to go home on Friday, if all goes well and the Physical Therapy team releases him. He’s been building strength in his upper body so that he’ll be able to manuever the wheelchair that he’ll have to use for the next few weeks while his foot heals.

Bill wants to thank all of you for the cards, phone calls and visits. As some of you know, it can get pretty lonely in the hospital, especially for lengthy stays.

He is going to need some help with transportation for a while, so if any of you live near Vista, California and are available to drive him to and from medical appointments, Bill would really appreciate your help. In the meantime, let’s keep him in our thoughts and prayers.

You can reach Bill on his cell phone at 760-295-9655.

May 2010 Golf Tournament

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On May 22-23 Azusa Aztecs Class of 1961 held its semi-annual golf tournament. Bob O’Connor hosted the Palm Desert tournament with help from Richard Montes and Richard Rubio. Of course their spouses did most of the work– preparing meals, greeting classmates and making sure everyone was comfortable. Thank you Patty O’Connor, Joy Rubio and Rose Montes! The Saturday afternoon BBQ was moved indoors because after a good hour of lighting matches and jiggling tanks and cables, none of the men could figure out how to light the outdoor BBQ– that is, until Chuck Hardin read the instructions. It helps to have a techno nerd in the group. Adding to the fun, Bob O’Connor jumped into the hot tub with the tournament lineup in his pocket, so players had to wait a while for the paper to dry out before they could find out what teams they were on. Anyway, the food was good and the company, fantastic!

The tournament was held the next day at the Shadow Ridge Golf Course in Palm Desert. Butch Lightfoot, who drove from Phoenix, Arizona, was and is one of our best players. His teammate, Joanne Srack Mead, the only woman who played, twice beat Butch and Richard Rubio in her long putts (I witnessed it and caught it on video)– Yeah Joanne!Also caught on tape was Bob O’Connor using his foot as a putter at one of the final holes.

Bob gave me my own cart since I was taking photos and video of the tournament. The only mishap came when  I accidently put my foot on the gas pedal (electric, really) instead of the brake and ended up almost giving Sonny Rau whiplash as I rear ended his cart. Luckily he wasn’t hurt.

It got a little windy and cold the last few holes, but everyone managed to finish, despite interference from tumbleweeds blowing across the fairway. Chuck Hardin’s team placed first and Roger Whiteley’s team placed second. Chuck, Roger and Dave Hartley (who drove down from Oregon) all received individual prizes at the awards ceremony with Chuck and Dave getting the most unusual prizes.

At the awards ceremony and dinner following the tournament I managed (with Chuck’s help) to display the photos and video I shot on the big screen TV for everyone to see. Richard Montes’ running commentary was priceless!

To see photos of the tournament and BBQ click on the following link: http://flickr.com/gp/9806517@N03/w4k055

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