Trust me, it&#39;s well worth the viewing! Mel, the Class of 64 IS very proud of who you have become!

Happy Birthday Beverly Lowery Berry !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

04/26/12 10:15 AM

#2946

https://rt.com/news/prime-time/photographer-artist-mel-theobald-229/

Due to Helen's encouragement I am posting the following link for anyone who might be interested. Last month I made my 18th trip to Russia to participate as the only American in an internatonal exhibition "The Power of Water" at the Polytechnical Museum. Russia Today, a worldwide English language news station in Moscow, chose to interview me on the occassion of the UN's World Water Day. The exhibit runs through May 20 before traveling to other locations.

You can see the video by clicking on the link below or by entering my name on the YouTube search block. Enjoy!!!

04/26/12 10:58 AM

#2947

Trust me, it's well worth the viewing! Mel, the Class of 64 IS very proud of who you have become!

04/26/12 11:40 AM

#2948

Terry (Max) Maxwell

Mel... nice interview. Once again you prove to be one of my heroes. Kinda like Helen said, "ya done us proud, my friend!"

04/26/12 02:21 PM

#2949

Steve Jetton

Rod, you can see that Dave was drinking beer straight from the bottle while the rest of us had soda in those red cups. We pretty much ignored his input.

Jerry, I would love to be able to go "back to the future" and see a game at Seals Stadium. When I was in the army there was a period of time when I worked the graveyard shift and managed to get out to day games at Candlestick a number of times. Willie Mays was nearing the end of his career back then but still playing well. I recall once sitting down the left field line just about even with the outfield fence. He hitting a towering drive that I could see go well beyond the outfield wall. It wound up gettng blown back into the park and the left fielder caught it.

I have not doubt that he would have the career home run record had he not played so many years there.

04/26/12 09:23 PM

#2950

Happy Birthday David Coit !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

04/29/12 12:09 AM

#2951

Linda Bristow (Elias)

HI everyone:

Does anyone know what happened to the old Illinois House downtown?

Linda

04/29/12 09:56 AM

#2952

Linda, The Illinois House has a Web site at http://illinoishousebuilding.net/ with the folllowing statement:

"The Illinois House Building, located on the northwest corner of the Old Courthouse Square in Downtown Bloomington, is a Bloomington landmark. Originally built as a hotel known as "The Illinois" in 1902, the building was purchased in 1977 by John R. Luedtke, Darrell L. Hartweg and Ralpy T. Turner, who moved their law firm to the Illinois House that same year. Since then, the building has undergone extensive renovation and remodeling. Staffed by a full-time building manager as well as a full-time maintenance crew, the building retains its historical feel while providing modern and efficient commercial office space to its tenants."

Many of us remember our first Class of 64 reunion being there in 1974. It was an amazing experience because I think it marked the period of greatest change in so many of our lives. Marriages, families, college grads, war vets, a few deaths and the cultural revolution swept through our lives during those 10 years and we came together as full-fledged adults at that reunion. In many ways it was also the most awkward, because those who were there didn't know what to expect with the locals and those scattered throughout the world by then, all being curious about each other. There was still a tinge of competitiveness, but it was the beginning of our life-long collaboration through which we have learned how much we all have in common.

Currently the first floor corner of The Illinois House is the A. Renee Cafe and Wine Shop. It is an elegant, upscale den where you can enjoy exotic chocolates, espresso, handcrafted drinks and great conversation with the comfort of pillows and sofas. Dave and Sandy Holt, Pat R., Judy Neal, Marv and I have all become fans of the place. The history lives on.

04/29/12 12:14 PM

#2953

The owner of A Renee is the former daughter-in-law of Tim Calhoun from the class of 1963. Classy place.

04/29/12 01:05 PM

#2954

Happy Birthday to Mary Selk who turns 91 years young today. She is really out there, as in unbelievably active. We would all be fortunate to follow in her footsteps. She doesn't miss a beat. Being with her makes 66 feel young.

If anyone wants to contact her, send me a note and I will get her info to you. She will be happy to hear from you.

04/29/12 03:42 PM

#2955

Marvin Theobald

Mary Selk is indeed doing great. She sold her house and moved to Westminster Village this past year and traded her car in for a newer model a few weeks ago. Every day is filled with activities such singing in the church choir and playing piano at various events. She has many old (as in long time) as well as new friends at Westminster and thouroughly enjoys being there. Mary and Judy Neal played a dozen or so piano duets Friday evening at a little birthday celebration for Mary including a nice cake and some ice cream (Mary loves her ice cream). Mary made sure they were in time with each other regularly counting 1-2-3-4-1-2-3-4-1-2-3-4-1-2-........ as they played. A good time was had by all.

Our Class Planning Committee met last Sunday afternoon to finalize details for three Mini-Reunions scheduled this year. The meeting was followed by a very fun cookout (see Home Page for picture). A Mini-Reunion is set for 6:00pm May 10, 2012 at Times Past Inn in Bloomington. Hope to see all of you there. A special dinner menu of five main dish choices will be available at under $10 per plate. We will be on the outside patio if the weather is favorable or in the back coner of the main dinning room if the weather does not cooperate.

04/29/12 05:52 PM

#2956

It's already been a year since we had her birthday celebration???????????? Time sure moves along. She is a real treat. Everyone loves Mary Selk.

04/30/12 10:42 AM

#2957

Patricia (Pat) Rosenbaum

Here's how to reach Mary Selk -

Westminster Village

2025 E. Lincoln Street

Bloomington, IL 61701

Ph: 309-454-8649

She is very active, just a little slower. Still sings and plays the piano, and gives directions as only a teacher can. She is a gem.

04/30/12 01:17 PM

#2958

Ed Stanfield

I will be unable to attend the May 10 th event. Malinda goes into the hospital on the 11th to have her colon trimmed. She has frequent prolapses due to the colostomy and they need to fix that..

I will be thinkin of you and missin my cigar with Ken and the others who may be there...

have fun and I willtry to make the next one

04/30/12 08:13 PM

#2959

Happy Birthday Diane Gardner !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

05/01/12 09:24 PM

#2960

Happy Birthday Ken McBeath !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

05/02/12 09:30 PM

#2961

Happy Birthday Garen Barekman !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Garen and Dan Woodard are my two oldest friends. Let's say friends for the longest time. :)

05/06/12 04:11 PM

#2962

Unable to zoom in enough to read! HELP!

05/06/12 09:04 PM

#2963

Hope this works better. :)

05/06/12 10:54 PM

#2964

Still a bit blurry for these old eyes, but bigger is better! Thanks Milan!

05/07/12 10:17 AM

#2965

Bigger made it blurrier. It's more about the memory of getting those lists than the list itself. (laugh)

05/07/12 11:11 AM

#2966

Helen and Milan,

Looks like we're all having a problem. Neither of you could read the type and it has been so quiet on the 'sight' (pun intended), I thought I was going deaf. Seems appropriate to get some musical inspiration to prove me wrong.

As usual, I wanted to know more and found a link listing 20 some years of all the songs on WLS charts. The abbreviated list below is just a sampling. Hopefullly you can read these and avoid a trip to the optomitrist. Turns out my hearing is just fine.

WLS Silver Dollar Survey
October 14, 1960
1. SHORTNIN' BREAD Paul Chaplain - Harper
2. MR. CUSTER Lary Verne - Era
3. MY HEART HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN Connie Francis - MGM
4. YOU TALK TOO MUCH Joe Jones - RIC
5. IT'S NOW OR NEVER Elvis Presley - RCA
6. NEVER ON SUNDAY Don Costa - UA
7. HOT ROD LINCOLN Johnny Bond - Republic
8. SO SAD Everly Brothers - Warner
9. YOU MEAN EVERYTHING TO ME Neil Sedaka - RCA
10. LET'S THINK ABOUT LIVING Bob Luman - Warner
11. SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME Drifters - Atlantic
12. STAY Maurice Williams - Herald
13. TWISTING U.S.A. Danny & Jrs. - Swan
14. GEORGIA ON MY MIND Ray Charles - ABC
15. DEVIL OR ANGEL Bobby Vee - Liberty
16. PINEAPPLE PRINCESS Annette - Vista
17. CHAIN GANG Sam Cooke - RCA
18. WAIT FOR ME Playmates - Roulette
19. THE LAST ONE TO KNOW Fleetwoods - Dolton
20. KOOKIE LITTLE PARADISE Joe Ann Campbell - ABC
21. WALK--DON'T RUN Ventures - Dolton
22. COME HOME--COME HOME Sheppards - Apex
23. THREE NIGHTS A WEEK Fats Domino - Imperial
24. TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT Chiffons - Big Deal

05/07/12 12:23 PM

#2967

Gerald (Jerry) Plummer

My, my how the music changed. (for the better, I might add) Look at the same top 24 in 1964 from BIllboard.

1. I Want to Hold Your Hand, The Beatles
2. She Loves You, The Beatles
3. Hello Dolly, Louis Armstrong
4. Oh, Pretty Woman, Roy Orbison
5. I Get Around, Beach Boys
6. Everybody Loves Somebody, Dean Martin
7. My Guy, Mary Wells
8. We'll Sing In the Sunshine, Gale Garnett
9. Last Kiss, J. Frank Wilson & The Cavaliers
10. Where Did Our Love Go, Supremes
11. People, Barbara Streissand
12. Java, Al Hirt
13. A Hard Day's Night, The Beatles
14. Love Me Do, The Beatles
15. Do Wah Diddy Diddy, Manfred Mann
16. Please Please Me, The Beatles
17. Dancing in the Street , Martha and The Vandellas
18. Little Children, Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas
19. Love Me With All Your Heart, Ray Charles Singers
20. Under the Boardwalk, Drifters
21. Chapel Of Love, Dixie Cups
22. Suspicion, Terry Stafford
23. Glad All Over, Dave Clark Five
24. Rag Doll, Four Seasons

05/07/12 07:06 PM

#2968