{"id":2212,"date":"2018-05-31T20:50:45","date_gmt":"2018-05-31T20:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/whs60.org\/wp\/?p=2212"},"modified":"2018-05-31T20:50:45","modified_gmt":"2018-05-31T20:50:45","slug":"waco-town-crier-june-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/whs60.org\/wp\/2018\/05\/31\/waco-town-crier-june-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Waco Town Crier – June 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

An adapted version of \u201cThe Town Crier\u201d sent by Jeanne Harman on May 1, 2018.<\/em><\/p>\n

58th REUNION<\/h3>\n

The Waco High Class of 1960 58th Reunion Registration Form<\/a> is attached. Do not be the last one to respond\u2026.Malissa is wanting to hear from you!<\/p>\n

FROM OUR GRADUATES<\/h3>\n

From Judith (Hamff) Murphy<\/strong>:
\n“Here’s some feedback for my fellow traveling classmates. I made a reservation on-line for the Indigo Hotel. A couple of weeks later I decided I’d check-in with the hotel by phone so that I’m included with the WHS 60 group. There’s a savings of about $75 for the two nights with the group discount.
\nThanks to the organizing committee for negotiating this discount! Looking forward to seeing you and the rest of our classmates in October.” <\/em><\/p>\n

Regarding the safety of David Pettus<\/strong> with the Hawaiian volcanic issues:<\/p>\n

“Glad to hear this. Was thinking of him.”<\/em>
\nJanell (Buida) Bolton<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Glad all is well with them.”<\/em>
\nTommye Ruth (Blair) Toler<\/strong><\/p>\n

“That\u2019s good news! It looks really bad on television. Thanks for keeping us posted on our classmates’ status. Blessings,”<\/em>
\nKay (Albright) Hofer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Latest word from David Pettus<\/strong> regarding the volcano (May 15, 2018):
\n“Aloha Jeanne,<\/p>\n

“Mahalo for you interest, and aloha to all the classmates!<\/p>\n

“Below you will see this morning\u2019s update from the Volcano Observatory. It includes links to sources of information and video footage, and there is even a link to subscribe to these updates if anyone would like to stay current. Fortunately, we can still report that everything is calm in our neck of the woods. We live about 5 miles from Honoka`a, in the Hamakua District, on the oldest and most geologically \u201csettled \u2013 down\u201d part of the Big Island, so our location is very fortunate. In addition, the prevailing winds (which come from the East and are called \u201cTradewinds\u201d because they brought trade from the mainland) are blowing the smoke away from our direction. We have still not seen any smoke or lava except on television. Keeping our fingers crossed, with concern for the many people who have lost their homes about 75 miles south of us. Some geologists say there could be a significantly larger event in the near future, and this could be of concern to us; however, for now we are just counting our blessings.<\/p>\n

“In Gratefulness,”<\/em>
\nSherry and Dave Pettus
\nHonokaa, HI<\/p>\n

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT
\nU.S. Geological Survey
\nTuesday, May 15, 2018, 9:41 AM HST (Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 19:41 UTC)<\/strong><\/center><\/p>\n

KILAUEA VOLCANO (VNUM #332010)<\/strong>
\n19\u00b025’16” N 155\u00b017’13” W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
\nCurrent Volcano Alert Level: WARNING
\nCurrent Aviation Color Code: ORANGE<\/p>\n

K\u012blauea Volcano Summit<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ash emission from the Overlook crater within Halemaumau has generally increased this morning compared to previous days. Although varying in intensity, at times the plume contains enough ash to be gray in color. The cloud is rising an estimated 3 to 4,000 feet above the ground, but altitudes are varying with pulses of emission. The ash cloud is drifting generally west and southwest from the Kilauea summit and ashfall is occurring in the Ka’u Desert. Communities downwind are likely to receive ashfall today and should take necessary precautions. <\/p>\n

The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement regarding ashfall, please see: http:\/\/www.prh.noaa.gov\/hnl\/<\/a><\/p>\n

For information on the hazards of volcanic ash and how to prepare your home or business, please see: https:\/\/volcanoes.usgs.gov\/volcanic_ash\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Earthquake activity in the summit remains elevated with several strongly felt events at HVO today. Most of these earthquakes are related to the ongoing subsidence of the summit area and earthquakes beneath the south flank of the volcano.<\/p>\n

For information on volcanic ash, please see: https:\/\/volcanoes.usgs.gov\/volcanic_ash\/<\/a> <\/p>\n

MORE INFORMATION<\/p>\n

Activity Summary also available by phone: (808) 967-8862<\/p>\n

Subscribe to these messages: https:\/\/volcanoes.usgs.gov\/vns2\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Webcam images: https:\/\/volcanoes.usgs.gov\/volcanoes\/kilauea\/multimedia_webcams.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Photos\/Video: https:\/\/volcanoes.usgs.gov\/volcanoes\/kilauea\/multimedia_chronology.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Lava Flow Maps: https:\/\/volcanoes.usgs.gov\/volcanoes\/kilauea\/multimedia_maps.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Definitions of terms used in update: https:\/\/volcanoes.usgs.gov\/volcanoes\/kilauea\/extra\/definitions.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Overview of K\u012blauea summit (Halema\u02bbuma\u02bbu) and East Rift Zone (Pu\u02bbu \u02bb\u014c\u02bb\u014d ) eruptions:
\nhttps:\/\/volcanoes.usgs.gov\/volcanoes\/kilauea\/extra\/background.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Summary of volcanic hazards from K\u012blauea eruptions:
\nhttps:\/\/volcanoes.usgs.gov\/volcanoes\/kilauea\/extra\/hazards.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Recent Earthquakes in Hawai’i (map and list):
\nhttps:\/\/volcanoes.usgs.gov\/hvo\/earthquakes\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Explanation of Volcano Alert Levels and Aviation Color Codes:
\nhttps:\/\/volcanoes.usgs.gov\/activity\/alertsystem\/index.php<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/pubs.usgs.gov\/fs\/2006\/3139\/<\/a> <\/p>\n

Sondi (Nelson) Pace<\/strong> reports important news about the Massey Foundation that is being formed from the estate funds of our graduate, Jan Massey<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Please know that there is no request for any money!<\/em> The foundation is to keep alive the dreams and purposes that Jan would want to carry on! There is a hall (Springfield Hall) being built in Limestone County right now with her foundation funds that will open next fall. It will serve the local community for cultural, inspirational, artistic, political, environmental, etc. events that Jan\u2019s dreams would support. It will have a rustic hill county theme and be for the local people to use for art shows, craft shows, speakers, music, and local events. It will have a large main room, kitchen, covered patio, bathrooms, and be on several beautiful acres! <\/p>\n

Jan Massey\u2019s niece (and namesake) Jana Raymond has formed this in Jan\u2019s honor with her inheritance and instructions. There is a newsletter of which you can subscribe to on the Foundation\u2019s web page. If you sign up for the newsletter, you will get updates via email on its progress and plans! Check it out.
\nwww.masseyfoundationtx.com<\/a><\/p>\n

UPDATES<\/h3>\n

Allan Myers<\/strong> has sold his home in Ohio and has moved to assisted living. He said he absolutely loves it. He gets meals delivered to his room if he wants, he can go to the dining room, and there are all kinds of activities, outings, movie theater and more.<\/p>\n

“Aren\u2019t these golden years great? I recently landed in the hospital with heart and respiratory failure. The congestive heart failure is progressing and continues to be a little worse and more difficult to return from each hospitalization. I had sinus and ear surgery two weeks ago, and the cardiologist thinks that precipitated the heart and respiratory failure. It doesn\u2019t look like any further surgeries will be possible. I\u2019m too high risk. This time it was a little over a year between hospitalizations.<\/em>”
\nKay (Albright) Hofer<\/strong><\/p>\n

After three months of chemo, Jack Martin<\/strong>‘s CT scan revealed several areas of metastasis. The doctors are changing up his drug regimen and will recheck in another 3 months. Please keep Jack in your prayers.<\/p>\n

Bob Easter<\/strong> is recovering from gall bladder surgery. I am told he is behaving himself by limiting his activities. To my knowledge he has not been out to the garden to work but I feel certain that is on his list before too long.<\/p>\n

Others who need special prayers: Norma (Cissell) Smith<\/strong>, Lynette (Muchow) Baugh<\/strong>, David Peeples<\/strong>, Darrell Gill<\/strong><\/p>\n

JUNE BIRTHDAYS<\/H3><\/p>\n

6 – Erik Spencer
\n11 – Dorothy (Bryan) McCook
\n28 – Allan Myers<\/p>\n

SHOW AND TELL<\/H3><\/p>\n

\"\"Our website guru, Elizabeth Bentley<\/strong>, likes to \u201cplay in the mud.” Translated: She is a potter.<\/p>\n

Elizabeth has had pieces displayed at the State Fair of Texas (she has a drawerful of ribbons) and also pieces accepted into the juried show sponsored by the Creative Arts Center at the Mary Tomas gallery. <\/p>\n

This year, one of Elizabeth\u2019s pieces, “Uncommon Stones” was accepted into ART214, which was a citywide juried exhibition to celebrate art month in April. This was the first year that Dallas hosted this exhibition and there were over 700 entries. Only 192 were chosen for exhibition and displayed at 4 different venues in Dallas: the Bath House Cultural Center, the South Dallas Cultural Center, the Latino Cultural Center, and the Oak Cliff Cultural Center.<\/p>\n

\"\" Elizabeth\u2019s piece was on display at the Latino Cultural Center from April 12 – May 25. Pictured are her “Uncommon Stones”. Actually, these are not stones at all. They resemble geodes but instead are made of clay, glaze, stains and glass. “Uncommon Stones” is a perfect description for this work of art. Doesn\u2019t it look like the real thing??? Congratulations, Elizabeth!!<\/p>\n

To see what else Elizabeth does with the mud, check out her website: http:\/\/www.designwiz.com\/<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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