Happenings

Dear Friends

I've been lucky enough to do some traveling in the last few months. I've started taking one child at a time on a special vacation. Last winter I took my son Ryan (25 and single) on a mediterranean cruise which started in Venice. We thought Venice was magical.








I also just returned from a week in Seattle with my daughter Yvette (29 and married). Her husband was good enough to babysit all week so she could go. We found lots to do there and had a wonderful time. Since I have many children there are more trips planned in the future.

I had surgery in December and have recovered well and am feeling wonderful. Many of the calamities in life turn out to be blessings in disguise. Mine have.

I'm excited to get started on the next planning phase of our 45th reunion. Hope to see everyone there. We'll keep you posted on events.

Love to all

Marian

Sad News

Kathy Sarubbi Baren's husband, Tom, passed away last month. Ron sent Kathy a card from our class. You can email Kat at palmcoastkat@bellsouth.com


Dear Family and Friends,

Surrounded by his loving family, Thomas James Baran, 64, went to be with his Lord on Friday, February 29, 2008. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 460 Belle Terre Pkwy. , Palm Coast , FL. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the chapel of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home, 511 Old Kings Road South , Flagler Beach , FL.

Tom was born on June 8, 1943 in New York . After retiring from the NYC Police Department, Tom moved to Miami . Two years ago he and his wife retired to Palm Coast . He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus in New York . He enjoyed playing golf, gardening and was an avid sports fan. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Kathleen, daughters, Pamela Callahan of NYC, Debra Mosley of Miami, FL, Adele and her husband Fernando Cruchaga of Plantation, FL, Melissa and her husband William Tillman of Palm Coast, son, Richard Wean of Arcadia, FL, his sisters, Patricia and her husband Frank Komornik and Linda and her husband Bill O’Dell all of Yorktown, VA, nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations in his name may be sent to the Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House, 150 Memorial Medical Parkway , Palm Coast , FL 32164 . Arrangements are in the care and trust of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home.

Hello

I missed our last get together, but have kept up with the Class of '64 news from emails and now this blog. I recently retired and have been traveling and spending time with my grandchildren. I am looking forward to hearing from more friends on this blog. Thanks to Marian and all for starting this.

Charlotte Pack Bond

Happy Holidays

Hi,
This is the first time I have ever done this..Ron Johnson has turned me on to blogging.
I want to wish every one a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We are ending our year with health problems for my husband, Tom, and don't know what the New Year will bring for us. We are hopeful that all will be well and that we get through these hard times.
Please say a prayer for him and keep us in your thoughts
I look forward to seeing everyone at our next reunion. In the meantime, stay healthy and enjoy this JOYOUS SEASON.
Kat Baran (Sarubbi)

The Zang Family Holiday Newsletter 2007

Hi!

Christmas is our favorite time of the year. We hope you are having a wonderful holiday season. Sometimes it is easy to lose sight of what is truly important in life. It is this time of the year when Jane and I rediscover how fortunate we are to have a close family, great relatives, and wonderful friends. Gone, it seems, are the days of traditional Christmas Cards. However, here is a brief snapshot of The Zang Family in this moment of time.



After almost 2 years, Neka gave her last performance in Wicked. She is now in London for a few months, working with choreographer and artistic director, Brian Friedman (So You Think You Can Dance, Brittney Spears, etc.). Neka will miss the friends and cast members of Wicked, but she is looking forward to advancing her career. Plus, her new boyfriend, Jan, lives in London. We're not sure Neka will miss Chicago, having been spoiled by Manhattan. She will be moving to Los Angeles in the Spring of 2008. For the first time ever, Neka will not be with the family this Christmas. We will all miss her.




Mari is in her final year of law school at McGeorge in Sacramento. She enjoyed her additional studies abroad, and worked for the EPA this past summer. Mari also completed her Intern Program with the Department of Homeland Security, and most recently received another Internship with the District Attorneys Office in Sacramento . She will work in her chosen field, environmental law, and not criminal law, as is usually associated with the D.A.s office. Mari is an avid snow boarder, a true 'powder hound." She jogs and plays tennis to stay in shape. We are happy to say she will be home for the Christmas Holiday.

Jane is nursing and Evan is consulting. Duh! No changes, thank God. Mr. Honey, our 2-year old adopted Tuxedo kitty, is definitely a lot of fun for Evan who now thinks he is a professional cat trainer!



Whenever possible, Jane joins Evan on business trips. We've had some nice"vacations" in Orlando , New York , and so on. Heres a picture of us, freezing to death in January, posing in front of the opulent Plaza Hotel New York.

Sadly, this wonderful historic property is being renovated into ultra-expensive condominiums. With Neka in London , it could mean a trip abroad for the entire Zang clan in mid-spring. For the first time in 13 years, we will not be in New York for Christmas. But we're not complaining. We send our prayers for Peace, Health, and Hope to all for 2008.

With All Our Love, Evan, Jane, Mari, and Neka!
(Jane White)

Concert Pictures from Dave

Dave sent me these pictures in October to post but I was on vacation at the time.
My apologies for the late posting.

Dave says

"these pictures are from our concert w/Huey Lewis and The Doobie Bros. about a month ago. The women in the first pic is my on air partner Celeste Perry."

Staff on stage



Bruce Cohn and the KFRC staff

Tommy Johnson



Taj-Mahal

Three Dog Night



Huey Lewis

Sue Hall



Doobies



Canned Heat

Hi ya'll

Happiest of Holidays to each and every one of you.

It's Bob Hansen, just a fishin' and a chasin' my four grandkids around the foothills. Workin' alittle, and thinking of cutting back even more. Two 1/2 days a week is a grind. : )

Couldn't help but put in my two cents worth and wish you all the best too!

I recently played poke4r with a bunch of my volleyball buddies and guess who is sitting across the table but Dan Payette (one year our junior). But what a pleasure it was to hear his voice and share some old memories.

I sure wish you all the best for the New Year and will try not to miss the next get-together.

Bob

Holiday Wishes

I WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE FROM THE CLASS
OF 1964 HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND A BRIGHTFUL NEW YEARS.
LORRAINE BROWN PROUT

I confess

I'm relatively sure the statute of limitations has run out so I will make the following confession. On spirit day 1964 the "Ye Old Woodshop" sign and plastic hammer were stolen. It was me, Tim Gerner, and Tom Parker (1965). Sheila Stavish called us "Vandals" at the time, but I prefer to think of us as just "good ole boys" having a good time.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

To all my classmates,

This has been a great year, and I am escaping to Switzerland on the 26th to visit friends and my sister Judy who still lives there. For those of you that don't know the story, I was kidnapped by my parents in my senior year to depart for a "better life" in Madrid, Spain. That lasted all of six months and finally we settled in Luzern, Switzerand which I still consider my second home. Living in Southern Cali (since 89) is of course no reality to the rest of the world, be it politics or weather! When you can surf the big ones one week, and ski down on slopes the next...that is paradise for most or unreal! Me, I love to travel and get very restless but stay in San Diego where my three girls live with boyfriend, husband and fiance'. Next year we will have two weddings, a nr. 3 grandchild, and my daughter Carla graduates from Med. school. Life is good!

I wish all of you a wonderful time during this season, and may 2008 bring you and all a peaceful, loving but exciting year! Once again thank you to Marian for being the glue to this group!

Love to all of you,
Sandy Schuermann-Zimmerman

Happy Festivus everyone

I know just enough to be dangerous here so I'll keep it short.

I occasionally see my life long buddies Jim Fisher, Terry Tarrach and Bob Steele. Jim actually decided to do what I have been doing for the last year......working from our home. I highly recommend it. No more calls at midnight.....some unplanned trips but then again I can give myself a day off whenever I want.....been doing that alot with trips to Southern Mexico where I have been mixing business with pleasure. It's a nice way to ease into retirement.


Jerry Ball (ball.jerry@sbcglobal.net) coming to you from sunny Santa Cruz!