James (Jim) Rookus

The BIRDS are enjoying the bird house during our -3 degree weather !

ALSO.... appologies for the previous 3 posts for what was supposed to be ONE birthday greeting !

I tried to deleat 2 but they would NOT deleat !

James (Jim) Rookus

ENOUGH ALREADY !!!

Even with the table on end, the snow won't slide off because its so frozen COLD !!!

Rodney (Rod) Hayes

Been off this site for a bit.  We were sorry to hear about Pat Popejoy.  I knew her brother pretty well, and had good conversations at the reunions.  Good hear that Boo is doing much better, even though her journey will be longer.

Sandra - In regard to your question on what we do with all of our decorations that we didn’t put on the tree this year.  We just have them all boxed up. For years we had a 9 to 10 foot tree, which was also wide.  This year we downsized to a 7 footer that was not so wide.  We just had sooo many from the kids, grand kids, and Texas collection things, it just got hard to pick which ones.  Also, Cheryl has been a Precious Moments collector forever.  So, we have many of those. Not to mention the over 200 collection in our wall cabinet.  In our area in Texas, we've had a massive ice and snow storm.  Schools closed for 3 days and lots of closings.  They can't handle this down here.  It's crazy.  We have 5 bird feeders, so it's interesting to keep them full and watch the birds off and on.  I did see old man winter has crashed on the B/N area.  
Sorry to hear about your wife David Long.  Hopefully she's doing better and will be back to normal quickly.  My phone is acting up, so hopefully this will go through.

David Long

The better question might be, "Who Remembers WoolWorths'?

David Long

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

Not sure if men can relate to this, but I know women can. 

David Long

Some truth in that for guys, Sandy, at least for guys of a certain age. 
 

Jack Keefe

Classmates --

Watch your mailboxes for big news about the 2026 Social Calendar. It contains timely info about the three mini-reunions and something extra special for this year,

The new wrinkle (pun intended) is the Class of '64's eightieth birthday party to be held August 21. Most of us are turning the big 8-0 this year, indicating the need to celebrate. This will be a free event, including beer and wine (sorry, no mixed drinks). RSVP to Sharon Green Leipold by the end of July. 

Other events include drinks and dinner at The Windjammer; the annual meet-up at Cheeks Bar and Grill; and some holiday time together at Alexander's Steak House. All of these are separate checks, just as before, lest we look like Santa Claus or something. We moved the Alexander's dinner to afternoon, so you can arrive and depart in the daylight. For these mini-reunions, just show up. 

All details, dates and times are in the envelope that's coming your way in the mail. They are fridge-magnet friendly, so hang onto them. Can't wait to party with all of you again!

Your Class of 1964 Social Committee

Liz Spillman Alex

Sharon Green Leipold

Jack Keefe

Sandra Jeakins Sizemore

Pam Hohenstreiter Zweng

James (Jim) Rookus

Hey Raiders 64 ......Where are Ya'll hangin out?

Surely NOT HERE !  As the 2 Dave's and I have been holding down the fort lately .....

I'm missing the regular INTERESTING posts from MARVIN

the ENTERTAINING posts from MELVIN

and the WISDOM FILLED posts from JACK

ALSO the SWEETNESS of SANDY

the FUN LOVING ... SUZI

not to mention the STATISTICAL  ROD

and CONVALESCING  TERRY (BOO)

the ADVENTURE SEEKING  JULIE

the MOOSE HUNTING  MARY

the QUILT STITCHING  REGINA (SUE)

and the WELL VERSED  WENDY of the NW

along with many others of past involvement !
 

LETS HEAR FROM YA'LL !!!
 

James (Jim) Rookus

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

DAVID GASTON 

February 5th

HOPE YOU HAVE  A BLESSED  & WONDERFUL DAY 

Wendy Stephens (Cullen)

Go Seahawks

James (Jim) Rookus

AMEN WENDY !  OUR CHURCH IS GOING TO BE SEAHAWK CRAZY .... OUR PASTOR GREW UP IN SEATLE AND HIS DAD IN EARLIER YEARS WAS ON THE TEAM !

Julie Hart

jim - loved your characterizaton of everyone!  as to my 'adventure loving' self - just got back from a month on the arabian gulf. qatar, kuwait, bahrain, and saudi arabia.  with this trip i hit my goal of 70 countries (many i've been to more than once) which i'll post.  nepal remains my favorite country and katmandu my favorite city. still have 5 trips planned for 26 and 27 and then i'll probably stay close to home.

Julie Hart

list of countries if anyone is interested.

Terri Baxter (Whirrett)

Hello Everyone! Sandra, first, loved your "sneeze" post!

And thank you guys for your wit and posts about your life now! Agree, we need more posting but I'm not all that clever, and life is a blessing but probably not newsworthy, although I Am so grateful I am doing well, eating food and loving water! Amazing how it draws oohs and aahs when I drink it now! 

I recently talked to Cheryl McClay Troxel Kehoe. She is enjoying having family near by now (in Tucson area). 
and recovering from breast cancer a few years ago.

Hoping we can make it to the 80th Birthday Party! Have mine in a couple of weeks. Thankful I'm feeling good and back to Pilates soon!

Oh, on the discussion of Christmas trees, we just took ours down! House looks so bare!

Julie, your travels are amazing! We have been to Tibet and loved it but didn't make it to Katmando. Where are places you are going in 26 and 27.??

Peace, blessings and love, 

Boo

James (Jim) Rookus

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

RAY BLEDSOE

HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL & BLESSED DAY!!!!

James (Jim) Rookus

Great to see you posting again BOO !

JULIE .....  I am amazed at the number of travels you have completed and the unusual places you have ventured off to!  I'm not meaning to be too nosey, BUT wondering were most due to your career?  Did you work for National Geographic as a photographer or were you a travel writer?  You should post on a regular basis some photos and dialogue from these amazing trips!  You could keep us entertained for the rest of the year !

Looking forward to our BIG birthday party in August !  I hope between all of us that we have enough "WIND" to blow out 80 candles !  

Ray Bledsoe

Thank you for the Birthday Wish. I am now officially a member of the "80" club.  Probably time to start looking forward to birthdays?

James (Jim) Rookus

Good to hear from You Ray !!!

I don't have Birthdays any more !

Next month I will be celebrating my 

30th ANNIVERSARY  of my  50th BIRTHDAY !!!

Nancy Weaver (Cupp)

Someone posted a photo of the lunch counter at Woolworths.  I worked there briefly at the counter after highschool in Bloomington.  Was that a generic photo of the counter, or specifically the counter in Bloomington?  I was just thinking of working there a few days ago.  An old boyfriend came to see me at the counter back in 1964.  I had not seen him in a few years, and never corresponded with him.  He was on a weekend pass  from the armed forces, and looked me up as a surprise.  Because I was working, I was afraid Id get in trouble for talking to him too much, so I sort of ignored him.  He left and I never saw him again. Funny how I was thinking about that, and then saw this photo.  

Regina (Sue) Petersen (Koppenhoefer)

I am probably one of the first to turn 80 in our class -- this is our family celebration.  I've been very blessed to have had a wonderful life, wonderful parents, wonderful husband, wonderful children, and wonderful grandchildren!  Also, 2 wonderful sons in law and two wonderful daughters in law.  (I know I overused the word wonderful, but they really are!)

Julie's list just blows my mind!  I remember Julie in HS as something of a free spirit, and I mean that in the best way possible.  what an amazing life you have lived!  
 

I'm looking forward to celebrating our 80ths  together in August.

i s

Terri Baxter (Whirrett)

Hello Everyone, I am finally allowed to pass on the latest news from Jack Habich.

He is in hospice, as there are no more treatments for his cancer. He said I could pass on now. Some of you may already know.

He would like cards: 

Jack Habich

18W076  16th St., Villa Park, Il 60181

Sorry to bring bad news.

Boo

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

Sue, you do have a wonderful family.  But it isn't a surprise when you know you and Steve.  You both are such a wonderful couple.  Happy Belated Birthday.

Boo, thank you for passing along the very bad news about Jack Habich. I didn't know him very well, but I will send a card letting him know he is in my thoughts.   

Linda Bristow, I've been thinking about you lately.  We haven't heard from you for quite a while.  Hope you are ok.

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

James (Jim) Rookus

SORRY I MISSED A COUPLE OF BIRTHDAYS !!!

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO :

JANET HITZNER FRIES          ... Feb 11

                  And

MELVIN MILLS .... Feb 12

Hope you both had a wonderful day !