This is the place to look for "News from your Classmates". So send me anything you want share and I'll see that it gets posted here. You can send to me via email at michael.dixon@lexisnexis.com or regular mail to Mike Dixon, 4552 Navajo Trail, Jamestown, Ohio 45335

Mary (Walden) Harris: Website:    caringbridge.org

New Postings:

From Jim Raffa,

Not much to report.  Still in D-Town about 25 feet from Belmont.  Playing the market every day but can not seem to make any real progress or cash in big. Caught a couple of IPO's but lost big on gold futures.  Clawing back but it is too unpredictable right now to really score.  Like the web site and a good picture of me and a hurdle.  Will keep in touch and hope to see you at the next reunion if my parole gets granted.

PS.  Liked the 4th and 5th grade of Miss Sproll’s US Grant Pictures.

You look just like you did in the 5th grade!  Hahaaa  Hi Marti!

God Bless,

Jim
 

From Steve Germann

        Hey Mike, 

I was just looking at Belmont 1965 site and looked at photos from 45th reunion. How did those other people get so old?Saw the notice asking for kid pictures so I am forwarding a couple. Maybe you can cut and paste them in a better way. Daughter Alison (age 27) graduated from Roosevelt University in Chicago in Dec. of 2009. She works at a interior design/furniture business in Chicago. Son Andrew (age 25) graduated from Univ. of Cincinnati School of Architecture in June, 2008. He is working as an architect in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Hope to see you soon at one of our Chadwell get-togethers.

Best to Marti,

  Steve Germann, Principal,  Germann & Associates, Museum Consultants

  1136 Christi Circle, Dayton, OH 45434

  937 231-0508 www.germann-museumconsultants.com

 

From Francis (Cooper) Hoying

Good afternoon Linda – I wanted to share my news with you – I’m retiring from Manpower at the end of the year.  I wanted to share with you and our classmates my home email address:  franah@sbcglobal.net .  If you could forward this message on, I would appreciate it.  Fran Hoying

From Judy (Davis) Houk

My email address has changed. It is now "hbcmemaw@yahoo.com

The jgfan@lmtech .net is no longer in use.

From Donna Mcclain Bramsway

Hi Mike, my name is Donna Mcclain Bramsway, My new address is 6389 Jason Lane, Centerville, Ohio 45459. Could you update my information in the class of 1965 roster. I am no longer married to Fred.  Thank You.

From Jim Cowan

Hi Mike, I wanted to update my info, I retired in February 2010,relaxing and doing whatever.

 Jim Cowan

From Daniel Beach

old address 16401 N. 41 st pl

                  Phoenix, Az 85032

                  602-867-7799 

new address  13243 W. Panchita Dr

                     Sun City West, Az 85375

                     623-975-7570

 e-mail (not changed) ddbeach1@msn.com

 Thanks for all the work you do. Dan,

From Glen Ackerman

Hi Mike,  So happy I found the Class of ‘65 Belmont website. May I congratulate you on an excellent job bringing us all together.

I would like to update my personal information and invite any and all to contact me to catch up on the last 46 years. It has been a very interesting ride. But the journey is far from over, at least for me. Still way too much to do and places to see.

My current address:  295 Abbotsbury Drive, Westerville, Ohio   43082

 Phone:  614-546-9016

 Email:    mrflicker@msn.com

 Status:  Married, 30 years to the lovely Sandy

     Three children:  Heather, Jennifer, Scott

                 Six grandchildren:   Danielle, Tyler, Megan, Jacob, Bryson, Ethan

I am on Facebook and will happily “friend” any of the ‘65 Bison willing to take the chance. I have already found several of the old gang on Facebook and have shared a few memories. I would enjoy reliving many more. 

Keep the updates coming… Thanks,  Glenn T. Ackerman

From Connie (Hensley) Barker

Hi. Mike and Marty,

Sorry I didn't make it to the reunion. We were out west and seeing friends. We had been to Ohio in July for my husbands reunion. But Ii hope everyone had a good time and it was a good turnout. I really missed being there. Hope you both are doing well and hope to see you for the next reunion. Connie Hensley Barker joco4246@yahoo.com. Thank you for all your work on this , can't wait to see the pictures . Take care Connie

From Jeff Hoffer

Sorry we couldn't attend the 45th reunion party, but as others have said, we'll make every effort to attend the 50th. 

Here is a brief history since graduation: I attended Miami U. (along with many others from our class) and graduated in 1969. Patty (Tann, from Columbus) and I met at Miami and married in the summer of 1969 (several guys from our class were in the wedding party, and Jack Snyder was my best man). We then went to Cornell University, and I received a PhD in Operations Research from there in 1973. I taught management information systems in the business schools of Case Western (1973-1980), Indiana University-Bloomington (1980-1995), and then returned to Dayton to UD (1995-2007). I retired in 2007 after serving as department chair during most of my time at UD. I frequently saw Linda Snyder (Belmont 1966) at UD, where she has been on the faculty of the Music Department and held positions in the office of the Dean of Arts and Sciences, We still live in Centerville during the summers and have a 2nd home in Naples, Florida, where we spend the winters. 

We have two daughters: one in Indianapolis (with two granddaughters and one grandson) and one in Raleigh, NC (with two grandsons). We travel a lot (really enjoy cruises, and we re-enacted our honeymoon trip for our 40th anniversary in 2009), play golf (primarily Sugar Valley CC in Bellbrook) and tennis, and are active in our church (in Kettering). 

Professionally, besides teaching and research, I've written 5 college-level textbooks (we just published the 10th edition of the one on database management), and I have held leadership roles in several national and international academic professional organizations, including one supported by Teradata (based here in Dayton). 

Besides my earlier message about Jack Snyder, I have some, albeit sketchy, information about a few of our other fellow graduates: 

- I've seen Dyke Thornburg several times. I believe he is now retired from teaching in the Dayton Public Schools, and claims to be the biggest Ben Rothlesberger fan of all times. 

- Dave Kraus, as many of you probably know, taught at Belmont and was active in the athletic program there. After he retired from secondary teaching, he became a golf instructor, serving at two courses in the Dayton area. He and his wife adopted two children (I think from Russia), and last I heard he and his family is living in Florida, where he continues his golf teaching passion.

From Dan Dopko

We had a great time at the 45th Class Reunion and enjoyed seeing old friends. Looking forward to 50th and birthday party for age 65. 

Dan Dopko & Donna Delaney

Sad news:   

Our Classmate, Bob Cahill, wanted me to post this regarding another one of our classmates, Ray Burton. 

Our classmate, Ray Burton (rayb2025@hotmail.com) has had a tragic event.
His daughter was in an accident that took the life of her boyfriend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ray and his daughter during this difficult time. 

See Ray's e-mail address to send thoughts and prayers.

Charles Humfleet

Charles “Tony” Humfleet passed away November 8, 2011. He was a United States Navy veteran; a mason and a past deacon at Colorado Avenue Baptist Church. He was married for 44 years to Brenda (Roberts) Humfleet and they had two sons; Todd and Aaron W.(Dawn) Humfleet and 2 grandchildren, Adelyn Grace and Noah Wayne Humfleet. He was retired from Cargill, Inc. (Dayton).

Bonnie Stanford Moore died Dec 7, 2009

Her husband Michael E Moore died Jan. 4, 2008

Michael was supposed to graduate in 1965 but quit school and joined the Army

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 From Mike Adams:

Graduated from Wright State University with a degree in Business Management. Currently serves on the Wright State University Board of Trustees. After college worked as a Project Manager for Adrian Construction Co. Now, founder and CEO of Adams Robinson Enterprises, Inc., a general contractor, specializing in the construction of water and waste treatment plants. The company is licensed in 13 states and has been in business since 1993.

Enjoys traveling, classic sports cars, boating and salt water sport fishing off the South West coast of Florida.

Has two children, Kimberly and Brad, and a new granddaughter, Kelcie. Lives with his wife, Carolyn, in Butler Township.

Carl Altman

    Carl Altman passed away in August 2008.

From Nancy (Ardrey) Mayer

I was Nancy Ardrey in 1965.  I am now "kinda" permanently relocated to Charlotte NC where I work for the Felony Investigations unit for the Charlotte Police Dept.  I lived in PA for 28 years before returning to Dayton on 1999.  In 2003 I moved to Charlotte to be near my daughter and her family. Tom Barnes and I have a 36 year old son who is a police officer and lives near Tom in Hampton VA.  My youngest son who is 27 is also a police officer in York, Pa.  My daughter is 30 and my 3rd son is 29.  He was with us in Charlotte for the past 16 months as a personal trainer and has just taken a position with a resort in Glendale AZ as Manager/trainer.  I have 5 grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren.  I enjoy just about any sport there is and still have hopes of conquering a 10K.  I look forward to our 40th reunion in September. 

 Connie S. Barker:

          My husband and I retired last year & we love it. We have a place in N.C. and go there a lot and travel.

From Tom Barnes

I have lived in southern Virginia for 35 years.  I was stationed here in the Air Force and just stayed here when I got out in 1972.  I have been fortunate enough to work in and manage several of the finest department stores in the south over the years. All were in the Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Williamsburg areas of south eastern Virginia. I have worked for Hecht's department stores for 29 years as Vice President and General Manager.  We are a division of May department stores and just this week merged with Federated.  My store will become Macy's next year.  I have been so fortunate in my life.  

I am building my retirement home in North Port, Fla near the Gulf of Mexico and plan to move there in 2 short years.  My son and his family live near me. Nancy Ardrey and I keep in close touch and I usually get to Dayton once a year to visit my mother and sister who live in Kettering.  I enjoy playing golf and plan to play more when I retire.   

From Daniel Beach

Have been living in Phoenix AZ since 1980. Retired from Qwest Communications. Go Bison!

From Lynn Jodel Phillips-Birchhill:

I have been busy. Work at Voss Chevrolet. Member of Belmont Historical Society. Priority Board SE, and in choir at Patterson Park Church.          

From Linda (Borm) Boeke:

Retired, living in Hilton Head, SC area for 21 years. Seven(7) grandchildren; enjoy working with our youngest daughter who owns state of the art 12,000 sq. ft. luxury Boarding Kennel, Broole’s Bed and Biscuit in Bluffton, SC (averaging 100 dogs per weekend)! Travel to Atl. (Buckhead) Apt. where 3 daughters reside and summer in NC condo Grandfather Golf and Country Club, Linville, Favorite vacation annual get together with 10 BHS girlfriend in HHI (for 20 years!

From Donna (Bowman) Ford

Hi Mike!  I am Donna Bowman (now) Ford.  My address is 104  159th Ave. Redington Beach, Fl. 33708.  My ex, Jim Warren, who is also a 65 graduate lives at 10198 133rd Ct. N.  Largo, Fl. 33776.  I got your web site from Nancy Mayer.  I don't think we'll be able to make the reunion, but I certainly enjoyed reading all the information.  Thanks for taking the time to put it together. 

Worked in banking, travel agent & director of Chamber of Commerce. Now retired - 2 granddaughters - love to travel.

From the Bramsway:

Hi All, Fred and I are looking forward to the birthday party and do plan to attend.  Here are some pictures of our family vacation to Gatlinburg.  Along with Fred and myself is, our daughter Heather, son-in-law Stephen, 10 year old grandson Ryan and 7 year old grandaughter Hailey. See the Photo sections for the pictures!!

From Donna (Bridges) Wade

Just a note to let you know we are unable to attend reunion. Currently we are riding out Hurricane Rita, as we live in Miami, Florida. Bob and I just celebrated out 25th wedding anniversary. We met at a PA mountain summer camp in 1980 and by the end of the summer, married at the little church down the road from camp. He had 3 children and I had 3 children so we raised all 6 together. (3 boys and 3 girls)It's been a great life. Glad to hear how well and happy my classmates are. We went to the class of 64 reunion last year, took a tour through Belmont Saturday morning with the principal and former teacher who was very well known now but can't remember his name. Sorry we can't come but would like to keep in touch with you all. My email is donnabridgeswade@aol.com and address is Donna Wade 10080 SW 66 Street Miami, Florida 33173 305 323-1550 Have a wonderful time at the Reunion and a big hello and hug to all! Keep in touch and I look forward to hearing from you all!! Love Donna Bridges Wade

From Bob Cahill

Bob Cahill sends his new email address (Bcahill@woh.rr.com) and wants to let everyone know that he'll see us all on the 60th, even he will only be 59. He is still just a grasshopper :~)

Update from Bob: Finally hit 60! Didn't hurt at all, either. I'm married (again) have two adult children aged 30 and 32 and 4 grandchildren and am loving it. Sold my Real Estate company about 1995 and have dabbled in a variety of things since then.I am currently supervising the maintenance department of a retirement community. Think in Dec '09 I'll early SS and buy a bigger boat and travel the Ohio & Mississippi Rivers. You are all welcome aboard!

Bob Cahill
6645 Fieldson Road
Dayton, OH 45459-3022
Bcahill@woh.rr.com

From William Carver:

          Retired.

From Ruthanne (Caughey) Pierce:

After graduating from Miami University, Dan and I moved to Shaker Heights. Ohio. I taught High School English for 11 years and raised two children – Matt 32 and Lindsay 29. We were then transferred to Minneapolis, MN where I managed a Chico’s clothing store. We are now in the Atlanta area and enjoy living near our children and adorable granddaughter Alexandra, 2. Matt and his wife Susan also have another one on the way. I would love to hear from you and share wonderful memories!

From Bev (Clark) Bartczak

I just recently found the Belmont Website.I just wanted to compliment you and the rest of the committee for the wonderful job you have done with the Belmont High School website! Its such fun to read all the news about old friends. I guess with so many years behind us we all have a story to tell! I  have 4 grown children and five grandchildren. I taught special ed for 30 years and after retiring I traveled a bit , visiting schools around the world so that I could create a program for children here in the U.S. that teaches about diversity.  I'm living in Lakeside , Ohio now.....and working with classrooms and schools to share my travel experiences with them.  Its fun!  My sister and brother still live in Dayton and I visit often.  Maybe I'll catch up with you at the next "party". 

Jeff Claus (from Jim McKelvey)

Mike  -  Jeff Claus is retired in Fla.  Cannot come to reunion as had prior uncancelable commitment for timeshare in Myrtle Beach.

From Francis (Cooper) Hoying

I married in January 1968 to Mike Hoying.  We have no children but do have 3 cats.  We have 8 nieces & nephews &  4 great nieces & nephews.  I have been  a staffing specialist with Manpower for 21 years; 6 years as a customer service representative for Van Dyne Crotty; 13 years involved in City Government for Dayton/Centerville in City Manager’s office.  I have been in a Garden Club for 30 years and enjoys exercising in aerobics and pilates and strength training.

From Carol (Copley) Maskland

I work at National City Bank. My husband is retired from Wonder Bread. He loves golf. I have one daughter one grandson 16 he is the best. I have a great family, Mom three brothers three sisters lots of nieces & nephews. Love to go boating and fishing at Rocky Fork Lake. I do a lot of scrap booking. I like to cook and entertain. I can't believe I've been out of school 40 years! My life has been good.

News from Jim Cowan

Hi Mike, this is Jim Cowan, I'm not sure if you remember me. I was wondering if you know about when Ronald Burger passed away. I saw his picture on the web site. The reason why I asked is because I saw him this past august. I still live in Dayton and work at the Dayton Job center. I’m the security supervisor, that’s where I saw Ronald. If you want to add my name to the classmate list it's ok. I retired from Ohio Bell/Ameritech in 1994 after 29 yrs. I now work for securities security services. (used to be Pinkerton).I got divorced after 27 yrs (don't know why it took me so long). I have 2 children 34 yr old daughter, 28 yr old son. 2 grand daughters, 4&14 yrs old. I remarried in 2000. I'd to say hi to everyone, maybe be at the 60th birthday party. Sorry I missed the reunion. Take care Mike, and thank you.   Jim

 From Jim Day:      

Attached you will find a picture of my first grandchild.  Ashleigh Elizabeth.  Born 12:06 P.M. on Monday 3/6/06. I'm  so proud and thankful I could just explode!

Mike,

Your "In Memoriam" page is very poignant. I never really knew the details of Dave's death. He and I were going to join the Navy on the "buddy" plan back in 65'. We were supposed to remain together throughout our enlistment. Same boot camp company, same ship etc. Somehow, Dave didn't pass one of the Navy's tests. They told him he could try again in 6 months. Of course I was stuck with it and they packed me off to Great Lakes Naval Training Command. Meanwhile, Dave was drafted.

We were great friends and got to see each other one last time (although we didn't know it at the time) while we were both on leave in Dayton. I think it was 6 months later when I learned of his death. Thanks to your research, I finally know where and how it happened. Thank you, Mike.

I go to see his name whenever I visit friends in Arlington. Sometime next month I'll be going there to play golf with a group of friends. I'll be sure to go to the wall and get photos of both Ronald Best and Charles McIntosh. I'll send them to you to complete the tribute.

I am the general superintendent for a construction management firm that builds anchor store buildings in major malls throughout the country as well as other types of commercial buildings. I also recently built the first S.P.C.A. facility in the country that does not euthanize. It received national attention in architectural publications and is used a training case study in many architectural colleges. All this, of course, requires a considerable amount of travel. For this reason, I may not be able to make this year's reunion, but I will certainly make every effort. I am soon to be a grandfather for the first time and find myself actually feeling younger because of it. What a thrill! I have been involved in Special Olympics over the years and find it to be the most satisfying way of giving something back. I have been single for the past 25 years and find this very satisfying as well. I am a golf nut and play as often as my schedule will allow. As with most non-pros, my handicap is my swing, but it's still the most fun a man can have while losing his temper. Hope to see you at the reunion.

From Mike and Marti ”Mack” Dixon:

Hello to all of you 1965 Belmont Graduates. Marti and I married after meeting again at the 15 year class reunion. We both work for LexisNexis and lived  in Charlottesville, Virginia for 11 years. We moved back to the Dayton area (Lake Shawnee - Jamestown) in October 2008.

We have 5 kids: Jay Murdock, Travis Dixon, Beth "Dixon" Fullenkamp (husband Jay), Joe Murdock (wife Mindy) and Dan Dixon (wife Alisha). We also have 5 grandchildren and 1 on the way: Troy 9 & Lauren 7 (Travis), Xander 6 (Jay) and Sam 5 & Abby 3 (Beth & Jay)

I graduated from Marietta College (along with Gary Chadwell) and have been at LexisNexis for the last 25 years, in Dayton, Charlottesville, VA.(11 years) and now back in Dayton. I manage Software Engineering teams in Dayton, Charlottesville Va., Colorado Springs, CO. and Pune India. My teams develop Content systems used by the editors who feed data to the LexisNexis online system, CD/DVD, E-Books and Printed law books.

Marti also works for LexisNexis for the past 18 years. She is Home based and works for the Charlottesville, VA. Content Operations. She is a Coordinating Editor and edits content that goes to the LexisNexis online system, CD/DVD, E-Books and Printed law books. So she is one of my customers. Check-out the view from her home office... I'm jealous, because I have to drive 35miles each day to get to my office :-(

  

From Linda (Elliott) Haughey

Just enjoying life. A new & first grand-daughter entered our lives and we love her. We are semi-retired - don't know if we'll ever give it up. We are able to travel at will and do love the FL sunshine in winter. Life has been good to us! Looking forward to hearing about all the Belmont '65 classmates.

From Willie Falkenstein:

          Married for 34 years, enjoying life, playing a lot of golf, selling cars     currently, enjoying my grandson.

From Nick Folger

Nick says "You have to grow older but you don't have to grow up"

From Judy Frech

Work for the City of Dayton, Teacher – part time Southwestern College

From Donna (Hanes) Kenner:

 From Kathy (Henn) Schnieder:

          3 children (21, 23, 25). Teaching English at a private high school – all girls! Extensive travel

From Jeff Hoffer:

Thanks for the information on the birthday party. Patty and I will be out
of town on October 6th, unfortunately.

Our class website shows Jack Snyder as missing. My latest contact
information on Jack is: Hwy 96, Franklinton, NC  27525, but he has been
moving every few years as a Methodist minister. I have an e-mail address of
jbs46@hotmail.com for Jack, and one for his wife Barb as
barbara.snyder@earthlink.net.

From Charlie Hook:

Hi! Just a quick note in response to attending the Reunion.  I'm sorry to say that I will not be able to attend but would like to say "hello" to everyone.  Anyone wishing to get back with me can do so via e-mail .  To update my home address, I can be reached at: Charlie Hook, 2051 N.E. Patterson Dr., Lee's Summit, Mo. 64086.  e-mail: chas-janhook@worldnet.att.net.

From Lynn Laymon

After a 20-year career at AT&T headquarters in New Jersey in 1987 I jumped at the opportunity to early out, sold just about everything we owned and headed for the Caribbean to teach scuba diving and pursue underwater photography. Following two years in the Cayman Islands we took off to explore the Pacific. That led to 8 years in Lahaina, Maui, two books and a new writing career. For the past 19 years my wife Linda and I have been monthly contributors to Dive Training magazine, an international scuba publication, RV publications Highways and MotorHome and others. For being semiretired we work way too hard.
In 1996 we tired of swaying palms and powdery beaches, returned to the mainland and began exploring North America in a 40' motor coach. After 14 years of a totally nomadic lifestyle, today we spend the winters in Arizona and the summers traveling, often to pickleball tournaments. When you cease laughing over the name and want to learn more about this fast-paced court game visit www.USAPA.org.
We won't make the 45th reunion, but plan not to miss the 50th.

From Louie Laskowski – AKA Eileen L. Horn 

I graduate from Purdue with a master’s degree in Fine Arts and Art Education. My art work has been shown in New York Galleries, Washington, DC Smithsonian, won national & international awards, hangs in the Governor’s Mansion of Ind., and can be seen online at www.louielaskowski.com. I presently exhibit artwork at women- made gallery in Chicago.

 I have been an art teacher for 31 years at Harrison High School near Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. I teach photography and fine arts. I will retire in 2007 and looking forward to just making art in my studio in Brookston. I travel often to Mexico and New Mexico. My favorite place is Cozumel, Mexico My daughter Gloriana lived there for five years working as a dive instructor. She is now an Ind. Art teacher too. David Alm, my husband builds & sells computers and paints portraits. We are 27 years together. I have been married three times. I also buy and sell 1950’s Madame Alexander small dolls on Ebay and write for the national doll club magazine. I take care of my mother, Lois and my nephew, Tab. They both live with us.

http://dcwi.com/louie/bio.html

From Donna (House) George 

Thought I'd send a picture of my husband (Roger) and me.  I'm also sending a picture of our show dog, Darla.  She retired in May as the #1 show dog in Ohio, and the #1 Boxer bitch in the United States, needless to say that I am very proud of her. Hope to see you at the reunion.

From Marilyn (James) Duvall    

          Dear Donna,

          Please add my name and home address to those invited to the 1965 class reunion.
                   Marilyn James Duvall
                   8568 Wengerlawn Road
                   Brookville, Ohio 45309    

           Phone: Home -  1- 937- 884-5711
                                            
My parents moved shortly after high school graduation and information about class reunions never seemed to    reach  me. I guess that I was one of the "lost ones"!  Could you please forward any address and/or phone information on Connie McClain (married name Stewart) and Patti Stone ( married twice Kern and then Ackman). Patti did live in Indianapolis and Connie is in Dayton or Miamisburg.  Please send information concerning the reunion.
Thanks and looking forward to seeing you,
Marilyn Duvall

From Ralph Jukkola

After attending LSU and going in the service have been working for IBM.  Still working for IBM. Hoping to be able to retire in the next few years. Have one son 26 Karl. Still keep up with all the sports activities of LSU. Come to the sunny South and see how wonderful it is.   

Due to previous commitments will not be able unfortunately to attend.  Need to have these in the summer when things aren’t so hectic. Tell everyone hello for me and wish I could be there. Have a great time and tell everyone hello for me.

 From Richard Kappel:

Wife Alicia, 2 children 36 & 32, 3 grandchildren. Sold business in 1993, unemployed since. Live in Ohio and Florida.

From Polly (Kelper) Burcham

Married Rich Burcham April 1966. Divorced February 1980 - still single. 3 grown children - son Brian age 37, married with 3 kids, son Brad age 35, married with 2 kids, daughter Melody age 33, married with 2 kids. Lived in Omaha, NE for 3 years, lived in Indianapolis, IN for 31 years, moved back "home" to Dayton (Kettering) 2001. Currently work at Kroger (Woodman & Dorothy Lane).

 From Janice (Krein) Raffa:

          Growing old and enjoying life!

 From Joy (Krein) Hinders:

I’ve been living in Mississippi for 29 years. Riding horses, playing golf and traveling whenever I can. It’s not fun getting old, but not much I can do about it. You are only as old as you feel! The only good thing about it is keeping in touch with old friends, which I enjoy every year in Hilton Head!

From Janet (Littell) Adams:

Own and operate dog boarding facility “Camp Canine”/ own and operate production art company “Adam Art” – both of these with husband Don / I am an AKC licensed dog show judge & have raised and shown Salukis for 30 + years / we have one son Kyle, 18. I write for several international publications & spent a couple of decades in public relations (DP&L)and color catalog production in Dallas before starting our own business. See you soon!

From Lynn Marsh

Just hanging out. 

From Judy Kay (McCormick) Clark

Worked at Rikes Beauty Salon. married 1971, have a 29 yr old son & 18 year old daughter, am a Girl Scout leader, enjoy needlework.

From Jim McKelvey 

Still Dayton area, married to JoAnn 35 yr, 2 sons 30 & 26, 2 grandsons 6 & 8mo.  Still working as CFO of a truck dealer group, and part time real estate investor.  Jealous of all the BHS ’65 retirees!  Looking forward to more travel and hobby time

From Dennis & Joanne (Merkle) Dean:

We have been married for 24 years & have 4 grandchildren, Danielle & Tyler are in Columbus and Samantha & Sara are in Las Vegas.

From Jenny (Middleton) Harrison

See you on the 23rd.

From Anita (Monjar) Zindorf

Retired from G.M. Traveling and having a ball.

From Juanita ( Monjar) Baker

Hubby and I are both GM retirees since 1995 – We travel back and forth from here in Ohio to our place in Ky. on Cumberland Lake – boating of course – families always coming down to visit + more boating. Then in the winter right after Christmas, our feet become itchy and ready to go south (snowbirds) to Florida for three months. So, as you can see we do a lot of traveling and have great times and create many memories with our families.

 From Rick Morehead:

Mike,

I remember you from Grant Elementary. We were all into friendship rings & going steady in the 5th, 6th and 7th grades. I remember you going with a girl named Eileen Horne & a blonde whose name I don't recall. My teachers were Mrs. Coleman (3rd), Mrs. Dunlape (5th), Mrs. Scheu (6th) & Mrs. Fowler (Art Teacher). My closest friends were Rob Morris (whom I can't find now), Bill McCoy & Carol Ann Fink. David Scott lived across the street from me on Woodcliffe Ave. near the school. I would like to find Kathy Kuhls (a year before us). I pursued a career in the Arts, teaching Art for 2 years at Holmes H.S. in Covington, KY. Then spent 10 years with Mercantile Stores, designing displays & store interiors, ended up in the academic world; teaching Interior Design at Morehead State Univ. in KY. I hold degrees from Miami of Ohio, Univ. of Louisville and Univ. of KY. My life has been very fortunate. I am now travelling extensively in Europe for the past four years. Really enjoyed especially the pictures & names on the website.

Rick L. Morehead, 3810 Washington Squ. #2, Louisville, KY 40207,  (502), 897-0525

Please feel free to put pictures & notes on the website if possible. Enclosed are 3 pictures

                           

Rick Now                                    Rick 4 years ago                                                              Bill Howard (Rick's partner of 42 years)

From Dorothy Otherson

Secretary, Lake George conservancy, Red Hats, Kiwanis, 101 Lakes, Lake George Book Club, Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve, volunteer and ride/ take care of horses (feed and groom). Enjoying lake lift at Lake George, Indiana with one dog Elsa, one guinea pig Callie. Travel with “Spike and Bulldogs” when they cruise each year, a rock and roll group! Hi to friends!

From Joyce (Peters) Conely

Mike,  Please edit my information in the Class News section of the Home Page. 

Thanks. 

After graduation I attended Ohio University where I was a cheerleader.  I graduated in 1970 with a B.S. in Education,  I also met my husband of 37 years.  After graduation Dick accepted a commission in the Army, from this point on we have traveled and lived several places.  We have three children,  Kristen, Matthew and Heather.   Kristen is married with two daughters, Hannah and Heather.  Matt is married with one son, Aidan and Heather is married with a son Henry and a daughter Diana.  All children and grandchildren live close by so we are fortunate enough to enjoy them regularly.   

Dick is a Field Area Sales Manager now with General Motors so after the military we continued to move around.  We now live in Murfreesboro, Tennessee where we plan to retire someday.  Currently I work in the Athletic Department of Middle Tennessee State University. 

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion.

Joyce (Peters) Conley

From Nancy (Rabold) Audas

Son, Andrew. Work part time at Southbrook Christian Church, enjoy playing golf, worked at the golf club at Yankee Trace for 5 years. 

From James Raffa

Released from Lebanon Correctional Facility in 2003 after serving 5 years for various offences. Am now on parole and unemployed and living in a cardboard box next to the dumpster on Ludlow in Dayton, Ohio. Looking to move into a refrigerator box soon and double my allotment of public assistance and food stamps. My shrink says it’s all in my head, but my other personalities tell me he is not a Belmont grad. Doctors also say the bullet in my brain does not effect my ability to see colour.

Thanks for the donations, James Raffa

From Dave Schlotterbeck

Just sold my NYSE Company for $ 2 Billion . Yes $ 2 Billion! Wish I could come – But business prevails – I’ll make the 50^th.   Way to go Dave!!

From David Scott

Sorry I can't make it to the reunion. I live on a barrier island off the coast of west central Fl. called Anna Maria. I work with special needs infants. Life sure has been a strange trip indeed. On the deceased you forgot David Horn, who died in Viet Nam, now a vacation spot for the trendy world traveler. I leave you with this thought; from peace within will come peace throughout.

From Dick Settlemire

Richard Settlemire passed in August 2008 in Tucson where he'd been a police officer for 29 years.  He returned to Dayton in 2000 and stayed for about 2-3 years before moving back to AZ.

Hey Mike...I couldn't make the reunion this time but I really enjoy the web site.

Here is a picture of "MY BOYS'. They are my 10 year old grandsons.  Something in the water here in Az in 1995!!!! I have 2 other grand-daughters (age 4 and 8mo) and an additional grand-son , 2years old, for a total of 9!!!! Nancy Audry sent me some pics of the reunion...u guys are getting very old...Im still young looking!!!

 

Keep up the good work!

Dick Settlemire

From Brenda Shouse

Mike and Marty - I don't believe I happened on this.  Brenda Shouse is found - 1506 Deerfield Way, LaFollette, TN 37766. We life in a community called Deerfield, on Norris Lake - built our home here 10 years ago. We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary last October, took our family to the Biltmore in Ashville, NC to celebrate. Jim and I are doing great, still working too hard; but enjoying life. I have hated to miss reunions; but would love to come to the 60th party - sounds like a great time. Marty, you dear, sweet, funny lady - it sounds like your life is wonderful - we could not be happier for you. We talked with Erich Meyer about a month ago, he called to say Dale had died very unexpectedly - he had become quite a celebrity. Too much to tell, I will have Jim find the website and send it to you. I have to run, we are leaving for Chattanooga - going to spend weekend with my brother and his wife - our entire family is in Tennessee now. I will be in touch. Glad to know you are both doing well.

Brenda K. Dossett

email: brdossett@spheris.com

From Nancy Small

Retired Teacher

From Alex Tepelides, Sr.

          Retired 2004 after 25 years working for the federal government. 

Judith (Tieman) Bird

I spend 30 years lobbying for Ohio United Way. Now I write for Hannah News Service and edit 2 of their publications. Ashley and I have 2 sons. Nate is in graduate school at Univ. of Minnesota in robotics and artificial intelligence. Matthew enters his junior year at Case Western this fall in physics. Ashley retired last fall from Ohio EPA where he headed the engineering section of public drinking water.

From Tim Umina

Re: Belmont High

"My wife, Deb, and I went to a reunion but I can't remember which one it was.  It seems like it might have been the 20th. We moved back from Florida in 1980 where we had lived from 1973.  We moved to Nevada in 2000. We live in Panaca, Nevada a very rural county.  I have been in Law enforcement for the past nine years after about twenty six years as a Drug Counselor and work in health care. We had visited here for about ten years before we moved here and finally took the chance to live where we loved the mounains. We live in a town of about 900 with only 4000 in Lincoln county which is bigger than Rhode Island. We have been married almost 40years. Based on your Florida and Beavercreek moves I assume you are  retired. Good to hear from you.  Tell anyone else that might remember me I said hi. We have only been back to Dayton once in the last nine years to see our granddaughter, brother and other family."

From Cheryl (Weeks) Hillman

          Retired June 15, 2005 from day care business – 37 years to beach – 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren.

From Sharon (Winkeljohn) Hauser:         

Sorry we won’t be able to attend. Our first grandchild is due Sept. 25. We have waited too long to take any chance of missing it. Have fun!

Mary (Wohlleb) Fife

Working at Dialysis Center as R.N.. Enjoy line dancing and church choir. My daughter graduated last year from Ohio State Vet. school.

From Ryan Zimmerman:

From Jack R. Zindorf

Married the woman of my dreams (Anita Monjar) after 35th Reunion.

Stones in in Charlottesville

UVA Football Stadium transformed

The Stones

Arlo in Cleveland                                    Bob Seger in Charleston, SC