Big News!!

Hi, I finally got confirmation on Meadowbrook's homecoming game. It's September 24th and we'll meet around 6. I have already let the school know that we will be sitting in the same area. (near the band). So, dig out those orange shirts and come out to cheer on the Colts. Last year, it rained plus, I couldn't attend due to my knee replacement. This year, I'l be there with bells on!! Take care and take cool. Shanda

Oops, almost forgot!!!

I wanted to leave the blog address just to remind you of it's existance. It's simply, blogspot.com or http://MHSCOLTS.blogspot.com Please, if you are still having trouble, let me know. Shanda

Wednesday, the 4th!!

Hello! Well, it happened today. Newark got one heck of a storm ansd we lost our power for several hours. I was not a happy person. Anybody who knows me knows that my slogan is: "I don't sweat and I don't freeze". Yes, it's back on and I'm elated!!!

Phillip Harding got back with me concerning his new granddaughter. Her name is Scarlett Ember and was born July 16th toi his son and his wife: Christian and Jamie Harding. Congrats to all!!!

Also, another reminder concerning George's party scheduled for this Friday, the 6th at 5:30 rain or shine. Hope to see alot of you there.

Well, my Soaps are calling me since I missed them this afternoon!! Blessings to all, Shanda

TGIF

I am so glad this week is over!!! I hope everybody enjoys their weekend......I plan on it!

My hubby has been on vacation since Tuesday and has done a great job on my list of things for him to do!! Poor guy, he has a full day tomorrow with painting and such. He's been a great sport as he knows we really need to get some of these chores finished. He works between 50-60 hours a week and is never home to do what I need. So, all is good here in Newark!

The family just got home from attending a Columbus Clippers game. My grandson, Benjamin went and loved it. It's so family friendly over there.......we'll have to go back soon!

Hey, I wanted to let you know about Trudy Hitchens. She fell and broke her arm, however she also had to have surgery done on it today. She was on Facebook tonight with an update and hopefully, is now on her way to recovery. Poor thing. It's so hard on our body to fall, believe me, I have had my share this past two winters. I always seem to injure my knees!!! Poor Martha Worthington, Sherri Ziler and Cindy Lafollett too. They all have had major falls this year as well.......not fun.

The class of 1975 is celebrating their reunion this weekend. Congrats to all!! Who knows, maybe you'll see someone that you haven't seen in a very long time!!

Remember, next Friday is George McElroy's party at the Red Carpet Healthcare Center starting at 5:30. He is getting so excited for this to happen....I hope all of us can help put a smile on his face. Hope to see you there!!!

Blessings, Shanda

Wednesday, July 28th

Happy Hump Day to all of you!!!

I got a very nice email from Sharon and Bryan Walker concerning their son, Neil playing in the AllStar game last Friday evening here in Newark. She said he loved being involved and of course, enjoyed the win against Licking County!!! Congrats to all of the players on the team.....it was so hot that night!!!

I also wanted to mention Martha Worthington Kasper's son, Brian and his new bride, Karen celebrated last weekend with their family in Minnesota with a lovely wedding reception. Martha did alot of baking for it and from what I saw in the pictures.......the cakes were great!!! It sounds like a wonderful time was had by all!! Congrats to all of you.

If you took a vacation or just drove the road a few miles and have any neat pics from your travels, please share. I love to see new places and hear about how great everybodies trip were. Thanks. Shanda

TGIF!!!

I'm back!! This heat is really taking it out of me.
I still can't get a feel on how this is working out for everybody. Please, I need some feedback from all of you. Nobody has added anything new on the posts, so I really can't tell. I've had a few classmates report to me that they just cannnot get logged on to this site. I want everybody to be able to do this, if not, I'll go back to just emailing all of you.
I'm headed to Columbus tomorrow, my nephew, Patrick's graduation party. He graduated from Columbus State and we are so very proud of him. Congrats Patrick!!!
Well, gotta run for now......Benjamin just woke up!! Shanda

Sunday

Hello and welcome back!!! I took a few days off from writing.

Today, I heard from a gal who represents George at the nursing home. She helps him make decisions concerning his healthcare, etc... She is planning a party for George....to help him feel better. This has been a very hard thing for him to do (living at Red Carpet Healthcare). Being 51 and being ill is sad enough and then living among older residents and having your medical condition change is pretty frightening in itself too.

The party is going to be held on the lawn there under a tent.......food will be served, music, and Corn Hole games. I am looking at this as a Celebration of George's Life as well as helping to make him feel better. Please, I need a huge favor from all of you, especially our local classmates. Let's join George for his party on August 6th (Friday) at 5:30. Even if you just stop by to say hello, it would make a difference in his life. He just wants to feel "normal" for awhile....visiting with his buddies and old friends.

I plan on emailing everybody on their personal email accounts as well to get this message out. So, please, mark this date down on your calendar.....August 6th at 5:30....thank-you so much. Shanda