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Bonnie Maves (Reedy)

Skip, I hope Sharon heals quickly!  Prayers sent.  We need to see both of you this summer!

Susan Sicotte (McNeill)

Sincere prayers for you both, Sharon and Skip.

Gerald (Skip) VanBuren Jr

THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS MUCH APPRECIATED-----------------I brought Sharon home late yesterday afternoon. We Got Home around 5:30 pm she was feeling much better. Sunday the Doctors cleaned the stint they put in 10 years ago and had to lenghten it . It was plugged some and was leaking also. She was feeling pretty good Monday afternoon so they turned her over to ME--------------I told her that in a week or so Marine Corps Boot Camp starts around here and I already ordered her uniform and I'm the Drill instructor--LOL----Again Sharon and I want to thank You all for your Prayers----------

                                Skip & Sharon

Karen Wright (Lancaster)

So glad to hear that, Skip!!!  Don't be too hard on her now.  Remember that she has to put up with you!!  LOL  Thank God she is doing so much better!!  

Susan Krueger (Hagman)

GREAT NEWS.  Looking forward to seeing both of you this summer.

Albert (Chuck) Langlois

Wonderful news Skip...listen, about that Boot Camp...Tell Sharon that if you can do two sit-ups in a row she will too!

Karen Wright (Lancaster)

Hey guys - - come to Cardio Drummimg with me!!  It's a riot!!!  We get to move to 'Mony Mony' and 'Fireball' and 'Cotten eyed Joe'  - - all those good ol' slow songs!!!  Good thing fitness center is across the parking lot from the hospital!!!  

Harold (Joe) Libby

Skip now we know  your lady is truly in need of our prayers. Post photos of your outfit in your marine uniforms. Sounds scary to me. Think my heart just skipped a beat!👀🤪🙏🤠

Robert Lambert

  Hi all, just picked up the 't' shirts I ordered. As soon as I can I'll post a pic on our web sight.....if I remember how to do it.Lol.  They are AWESOME. I only have 12...well eleven.....3 med, 3 lge, 3 x-lge, 3 xxl. Oops, 2 xl. I can't put a price on the screen, so, send me a text  906/458/3183

Robert Lambert

  If you text me please add your name? I only get the text and phone number. I have two medium and no xl left.   

Patricia Nevala

Although it looks like Bob's shirts are almost sold out, here's the picture:

Robert Lambert

 There are still 2 med.,3 L,  no xl, no xxl. just updated, 3/15/2020.   can order more. 

Gerald (Skip) VanBuren Jr

Thanks again everyone your prayers are being answered---------Sharon is doing real Good--Boot camp might be canceled LOL--Will be GREAT to see you all this Summer---------skip

Donald Saunders

Beautiful spring day in Marquette!

Albert (Chuck) Langlois

Don,

It's a lovely day at the beach!!

Robert Lambert

   Hey all. Hope all are safe and "isolated" till this is over. Getting mighty boaring not being able to socialize at Big Boy.  This is like a ghost town. Very little traffic.  When I do go out, I head for the hills so I am away from people. Going stir crazy!!!  Strictly take out food service, some even free delivery. 

   Stay safe, stay healthy, hope to see all when this is over. Prayers to all.

Albert (Chuck) Langlois

Stay safe as well, Bob.

Marylyn Erickson (Lee)

Anyone still know what day it is??? 🙃

Patricia Nevala

Since we're all hunkered down staring at the walls, why don't some of you with sharp memories post some of the funny or interesting things you remember about our school years? Remember those great stories we had on the message board a couple of years ago? 

Dianne Delarye (Goodman)

I can recall having a 1st hour English class with Mr.Berggren in the "crows nest " at the Howard School and just praying the fire drill wouldn't happen resulting in having to plummet down that  crazy tube they called the fire shoot.

Marylyn Erickson (Lee)

 Diane, I was saying those prayers too.  Went to the library every morning and had sewing class in that crows nest.  Had nightmares about the first kids down the chute not being able to get it open. We’d be a crush of kids and cobwebs!      I thought there was another classroom up there but didn’t remember that it was Mr Bergren’s   English room.  Thanks.

Albert (Chuck) Langlois

Gee, it seems that Mr. Bergren's English class and location was very popular...

I recall the day they were testing the dreaded chute and Mr. Bergren asked for volunteers.  Mr. Soli was in the classroom to help out.  One kid volunteered - I don't recall who -  and immediately jumped down the chute...and left school.  He returned the next day for class and Mr. Bergren asked why he left school...he stated the least the school could do was let him off for the rest of the day for jumping down that piece of junk!  Sort of made sense at the time.

Many memories of Howard only because it was the first time that most of the kids from Marquette of the same age met at the same place for the first time...many life long friendships were cemented at that time, and, of course, last to this day.  

Patricia Nevala

Jim Koski, our speaker for the 55th reunion (if coronavirus doesn't throw a monkey wrench into our plans), started a series called Pieces of the Past on the Facebook page called "You know you are from Marquette if..."  I think the series started on 3-22-20.  Howard - Froebel school is discussed on 3-24-20.  Check it out.  

Patricia Nevala

Or you can find the same pieces on Jim's Facebook page :  https://www.facebook.com/jim.koski1

William Whitten

One memory I have is waiting for the school bus, on Lakewood Lane, while the temp was -20.   The split shifts and early morning classes made for a chilly start to the school day.