The Winter of Our Discontent; Waiting for Renewal

It's been a rough Winter for us all. The weather has been unusually vicious for the region, and it has taken its toll on the Reitz Class of 1967 with the passing of  Stan Hebbeler, Karen Campbell, Linda Kitzinger and recently Jean Davis Trotter and the continuing health struggle of Steve Jarboe. With Spring nowhere in sight, it is hard to turn our thoughts to renewal and celebration, and yet, with each sadness, there is a corresponding joy as we are collectively blessed with grandchildren and, dare I say it, great grandchildren and their achievements and personal milestones. Life goes on, and we remember lost classmates fondly, and anticipate getting together with those of us who remain behind.

The Reunion Committee recently met at the Parkway Pizza, breaking bread, cracking jokes and shattering traditions to plan our next event. What have we come up with? One image, one idea come to planning fruition:

Here is the way it lays out right now. We've got the Bishea Building out at Burdette Park reserved from Noon to 10pm (The Bishea building is the one you get to after taking the first turn on the right once you enter the main entrance to the park). Barbeque and all the fixings. $10 bucks. Bring a dessert and sugar up the crowd. Wander off to play Putt Putt or a swim or some tennis (warm weather, we're waiting.....), wander back for more food. Let's make more memories as we share some old ones. There'll be new faces and familiar ones too. One thing is for sure: Once again, the Reitz Class of '67 is going to show how a class is supposed to stand strong and united over the years.

You'll be hearing from someone on the Committee toward the end of March when we will start taking reservations. By the way, it will be a lot easier for the committee to contact you if you update your email addresses and contact information as life pulls you from here to there to there to there. Insight to Time Warner email changes, land line cancellations, etc., etc. etc. Post cards are up to 33 cents! Keep them updated so they can keep you updated in return.

Remember that this is the 3rd class event staged by your new committee. Each time we have tried to change things up to keep up interest. Changes of venue, changes in menu, changes in programs, but always on the same principles: Keep it affordable, accessible, and inclusive. We hope you agree with this approach and hope to see you there.