Thanks...

Thanks to Deb & Alex Bezerra for helping to spread the word about the reunion every way they could. And for always being there with great ideas and lots of encouragement.

Thanks to the Corcoran sisters...Linda, Carol, Anne... for helping me pass out announcement cards to PVA folk at campmeeting. They made it a bit of a contest and we had some giggles. Anne I missed you at the reunion!

Thank you to Dorothy Tissair Nesbitt. She has spent alot of time trying to find missing people for the database...and she has committed to continue doing so. She's made quite a dent in that big task already. Keep up the good work!

Thanks to those who could not attend, but sent their love via email. And to those who sent suggestions and encouragement along the way. We'll be posting these on the website for all to see.

Thank you to Jean Smead Brodis, and Linda Corcoran Reardon for taking care of the registration table for me. This was a huge help to me.

Thank you to my wonderful husband for the following: Getting our PVA sign out of storage, helping Jeff Linthwaite pick up tables and chairs that were loaned to us by the SNEC...then setting them up for me, helping in the kitchen, putting the sign, tables and chairs back in storage, and helping me take all the reunion "stuff" out of the church afterward. And for being my rock and my honey bear :-)

Thank you to Jeff Linthwaite for running up and down the stairs of the ABC with me, carrying class pictures and wrangling them in through the side door of my jeep, because the tailgate is stuck closed. And for not only offering us the use of extra tables and chairs, but delivering them. We were sorry Jeff and Julie couldn't be at the reunion...they were missed.

Our dear "old" friend Galo Gonzales who found countless ways to help out. Galo, assisted by Rob DeCharlesroy, found a way to display every class picture in a room that had no place to hang anything.

My brother, Bob, who created the sign with our PVA insignia on it, and our PVA Cafe lettering for the glass doors in the fellowship hall. And all at no charge. I owe him a lasagne!

Thank you, thank you, thank you to my precious parents. They helped me shop, load and unload food and paper goods, stored it in their house until reunion time. My dad opened and closed the church for me countless times, and made sure we had anything we needed while we were there. My mom chopped and stirred and simmered and you name it, to give us tubs full of chicken salad for finger rolls, and delicious pasta sauce for our penne...assisted by my dad, my husband, and our youngest son, Jason. My parents put in four long days to help me pull this off. I'm taking them out to dinner :-)

Thanks to Jason for giving up his "off work" time to help us with all the moving of food and supplies, the PVA sign, tables and chairs. And for his interesting helium balloon experiments. I noticed that we had one balloon in our helium balloon bouquet that wanted to lay down on the floor while all the others were standing at attention. Rob brought to my attention that it had water in it! Jay, you're full of tricks ;-)

Thank you to Lauri Laclair Perry for taking half of the phone list and helping me get the word out about the reunion. And for all her support and encouragement. She jumped right in and helped keep things running when I was running out of steam. I can't thank you enough, Lauri...my most unlikely friend :-)

Thanks to Doug Perry for doing all kinds of little chores and errands. Thanks for picking out a beautiful bouquet of roses for you and Lauri to present to me. I gave Lauri a big hug, and forgot about you. Please consider yourself hugged...you're an awesome friend and you deserve it.

Thanks to everyone who attended. For your spirit and your kindness and gratitude.

Thanks to those who attended the meeting. You shared so many great ideas and I feel that we have an excellent start on planning our next reunion. Your participation means so much and will make our alumni association so much better. You guys are the best.

Thanks to Gary Brodis who spent nearly every minute working in the kitchen. His hard work and great sense of humor made all that had to be done, go alot smoother.

Thanks to the Worcester Church for hosting our reunion. Worcester is special to me for so many reasons, not the least of which, this is where I was baptized, and where Jerry and I got married 25 years ago this past August 31st. I have so many great memories there, including the reunion. And so many people in Worcester have touched my life and I love them for it.

Thank you to Dennis Farley for braving some horrific traffic Friday evening to give a devotional. And for his positive outlook, enthusiasm, and support this weekend, and over the years. It means so much.

Thank you to Lisa Stewart for her beautiful song.

Thanks to Lorna Smead Zabaletta for being our official photographer. We'll post pictures when they're ready so everyone can see.

Thank you to Mike Pomeroy and Kevin Avery, Inner Seed, for their inspirational music on Saturday evening.

Thank you all for the hugs, and expressions of gratitude and appreciation. They help keep me going.

If I forgot anyone, hopefully I'll remember later and I'll post a thank you when I do!

I want you all to know that it's a pleasure to serve you and I love each and every one. My thanks to all of you...looking forward to 2008.

With Love,

Let me second Jean's remarks both thanking Helen and Jerry and also Lauri for all the work they put in to make PVA Reunion 2005 a success.  Now on to planning for 2008.  I will be getting all the database information we have organized in the next couple of months and hope that all those who volunteered as Class information people will be staying in touch.  I will be letting you know about those we are merely missing a little info and those who truly seemed to be lost.  Will post a little at a time here as well.  Remember the goal for 2008.  Everyone here this year will come back with one more alumnus.

It was a wonderful PVA Reunion this week-end.  Thanks so much for Jerry and Helen Kuntz for all of their planning and work to make it so special.  For all of you who missed it, we missed you and will hope to see you in 3 years when we have the next  PVA reunion.  It was great to reconnect with so many friends from the past and to meet new people. Jean Smead Brodis

An alumnus from Cambridge,Maine is looking for a ride to the reunion.
Cambridge is between Guilford and Dexter, each being 12 miles away. She is about 23 miles from Pittsfield, Maine and I-95

If you think you might be able to help, I will put you in touch with her.

Thank You....

Helen

I still need people to lead song service, do special music, pray, or do a devotional for both the Friday Night Candlelight Service, and Sabbath Sundown Vespers. Please drop me a note if you'd like to take part...otherwise you'll be seeing alot of my face at the podium :-0

Also, if anyone can arrive early on Friday, there are many ways that you can help. Jerry and I will be at the church pretty much all day preparing for your arrival. There are set up, decoration, food prep, registration, and parking attendant duties (mainly on Saturday).

We're planning to have a great time start to finish, and we'll try not to work anybody too hard or too long. "Many hands make light work!!!"

Last, but not least. If anyone is wondering about bringing food. No need, but if you would like to, it will be appreciated. And, yes, you may pay per meal and/or make a donation. The idea is to share the cost of putting on the reunion so we can keep some in the bank for the website, mailbox, etc.

All your gifts of time, money, talent is truly appreciated and help to make our reunions memorable. Thank you all and I can't wait to greet you this weekend.

With Love,

Start: *Toll road* Depart Massachusetts Tpke, Sturbridge, MA 01566 on I-90 [Mass Pike] (East) 11.8

1: At exit 10, turn RIGHT onto Ramp towards I-395 / I-290 / Auburn / Worcester 0.3

2: Keep LEFT to stay on Ramp towards I-290 / I-395 / Worcester / Oxford / Webster 0.2

3: Keep LEFT to stay on Ramp towards I-290 / I-395 / Worcester / Oxford / US-20 0.3

4: Take Ramp (LEFT) onto I-290 towards I-290 / Worcester 5.5

5: At exit 13, turn RIGHT onto Ramp towards RT-122A / Vernon St / Kelley Sq 0.1

6: Turn LEFT (North) onto Local road(s) towards RT-122A / Kelley Sq < 0.1

7: Bear LEFT (North) onto SR-122A [Vernon St] 0.1

8: Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-122 [SR-122A] < 0.1

9: Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-122A [Green St] < 0.1

10: Turn LEFT (West) onto SR-122 [SR-122A] 3.4

11: Turn LEFT (South) onto Mill St 0.2

From Rt 122-Barre, Oakham, Hubbardston, Rutland, Paxton

Start: Depart SR-122, Paxton, MA 01612 on SR-122 [Pleasant St] (East) 1.4
1: Turn RIGHT (South) onto SR-122 [Chandler St] 0.1

From Points North...Take I-495 West...

1: At exit 25B, take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-290 towards I-290 / Worcester 13.1

2: At exit 18, turn RIGHT onto Ramp towards RT-9 / Ware / Framingham 0.1

3: Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto SR-70 [Lincoln St] towards RT-9 / Lincoln Sq. 0.3

4: Turn RIGHT (West) onto SR-9 [Highland St] 0.9

5: Road name changes to Highland St 0.5

6: At roundabout, take the SECOND exit onto Pleasant St 1.6

7: Bear LEFT (South-West) onto Mill St 0.3

8: Keep RIGHT onto Local road(s) < 0.1
End: Arrive 2 Airport Dr, Worcester, MA 01602

Only 4 more day until the reunion!!! If you haven't already mailed in your registration fees, please just bring them to the reunion. Also, it is fine for you to just pay for the meals you are planning to be there for.

On Saturday Evening, Inner Seed will play for us...and you will be given the opportunity to share your own talents. Please don't be shy, it's more fun when there's lots of participation :-) In any event, please stay if you can and enjoy great fellowship, food, and music.

I'll be putting up some directions to the church as soon as I get them all figured out.

More updates as needed...

An alumnus from Cambridge,Maine is looking for a ride to the reunion.
Cambridge is between Guilford and Dexter, each being 12 miles away. She is about 23 miles from Pittsfield, Maine and I-95

If you think you might be able to help, I will put you in touch with her.

Thank You....

Here is the list of people with whom we have had contact in the last couple of years, but no longer have valid email addresses.  This is hardly a comprehensive list by any means.  If you know of alumni that we haven't heard from, please let us know about them.

I hope to have a more extensive database by the reunion but for now let's start with finding these folks.

PVA Alumni Lost List

Class of 1966

Linda Keplinger Connors

Gary Johnson

Lucie Gale Johnson

Constance Child Gravenstock

Class of 1967

Mark Lombard

Carol Child Pettengill

Class of 1968

Peter Child

Patricia Bothelo

Class of 1970

Felton Pervier

Phil Giddings

Warren Brown

Glynis Kilby Pierre-Louis

Gailon Arthur Joy

Steve Smead

Dick Berti

Pendra Weymouth Legasse

Matthew Lombard

Eric A. Davis

Aprille Tougas Janes

Class of 1971

Carol Hanscom Wall

Susan Potter White

Class of 1972

Nancy Knowles Thomas

Gail Copsey Smith

Nancy Fuller Smiley

Class of 1973

Bob Botelho

Kim McEvers Florio

Robin Deakin Timms

Mark Tyler

Dan Gordon

Class of 1974

Faith Clifford Tillbrook

Elaine Laing Nieb

Ken Weeks

Peggy P. King-Rogers

Class of 1975

Edith Dow Conrad

Jerry Coulter

Michelle Holli Westermeyer

Class of 1976

Berlins Barrett

Rick Anderson

Kim Simpson

Holly Finley David

Fred Harrison

Berlins Barnswell Barrett

Class of 1977

Karl Nason

Wade Scott

Sandra Durost Gunderman

Karen Schnell Gilman

Becky Aijala

Kathy Flemming Plourde

Mary Reposa Chaffee

Class of 1978

Debora Burnham Espling

Linda Wilson Minty

Class of 1979

Ellen Hayward Malavenda

Dina Brown

Jacqueline A. Baker

Susan Tougas Rodriguez

Dana Fox

Shari Smith Paradis

Class of 1980

Damita Perry Zavaski

Anne Corcoran Morse

Laura Gilmore Foote

Kathy Dana Nudd

Debbie Sherman-Groda

Bruce Burton

Bradley Howes

Class of 1981

Carol Gilmore Lyons

Wendy L Higgins

Marlene M. Miranda

Class of 1982

Dawn Davis Nielsen

Douglas Campbell

John Pichette

Class of 1984

Joe Rivas

Class of 1986

Kathy Jones

Faculty

J.R. Bailey

Marge Copsey

Harold Grosboll

Eleanor Knowles

John Knowles

Corky Lawson

Garnet Lawson

Gerald Linderman

Jack Mentges

Mark Opp

Dick Tibbitts

Carl and Gloria Maxine Wessman

Charles Zacharias

A.) THERE HAVE BEEN 116 VISITS TO MY REUNION INFORMATION WEBSITE TO DATE.
WWW.GEOCITIES.COM/PVAALUMNI

B.) LAURI LACLAIR PERRY AND I HAVE GONE THROUGH THE DATABASE AND CONTACTED AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE BY TELEPHONE.

C.) I HAVE EMAILED AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE ON BOTH THE PVA DATABASE AND CLASSMATES.COM. DOROTHY TISSAIR NESBITT IS GOING THROUGH BOTH LISTS AGAIN, TRYING TO BE SURE EVERYONE GETS THE NEWS, AND ALSO WORKING ON GETTING CORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THOSE WHO HAVE GONE MISSING.

D.) ALEX AND DEB BEZERRA HAVE BEEN HELPING ME TO TRY TO GETTING ANNOUNCEMENTS OUT THROUGHOUT THE NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND, AND SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCES

E.) MANY OF YOU ARE EMAILING OR CALLING FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO SHARE THE NEWS OF THE REUNION

F.) SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE OFFERED TO HELP IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE, AND I AM FINDING WAYS TO UTILIZE THEIR SERVICES.

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP. I'M REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING ALL OF YOU AT THE REUNION.

1.) IF POSSIBLE...PRE-REGISTER, AND PREPAY...THIS HELPS ME TO PLAN HOW MUCH FOOD TO BUY...AND TO HAVE PLENTY OF FUNDS TO SHOP WITH. I CAN'T STRESS ENOUGH HOW IMPORTANT THIS IS. THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT REUNION PLANNING, OUTSIDE OF TRYING TO LOCATE EVERYONE, IS TRYING TO PLAN FOOD. MAKING SURE THERE'S PLENTY WITHOUT BEING STUCK WITH TONS OF LEFTOVERS.

2.) IF YOU CAN'T PRE-REGISTER OR PRE-PAY, A DONATION MADE AT THE REUNION WILL ALSO BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

3.)YES, YOU CAN PAY PER MEAL...$10 FOR EACH MEAL YOU WILL PARTAKE OF

4.) SOME ASKED IF THEY SHOULD BRING FOOD. I'VE GOTTEN AWAY FROM THE POTLUCK.
* IT IS DIFFICULT TO HEAT/CHILL THINGS
* IT IS NOT CONVENIENT FOR MANY PEOPLE TO BRING FOOD WHEN THEY ARE SPENDING THE WEEKEND IN HOTELS OR SOMEONE ELSE'S HOME
* THERE'S NO WAY TO BE CERTAIN OF HAVING ENOUGH FOOD TO GO ROUND.

BUT, IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO BRING SOMETHING TO ADD TO THE BANQUET TABLE, WE WON'T TURN IT DOWN, AND WILL BE VERY APPRECIATIVE. A DONATION OF FOOD IS EVERY BIT AS WELCOME AS A CASH DONATION.

5.) TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY ABOUT THE REUNION. PEOPLE MOVE AND CHANGE EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBERS QUITE FREQUENTLY. IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP UP WITH EVERYONE. WE DO TRY TO REACH AS MANY AS POSSIBLE, BUT PLEASE DON'T COUNT ON US TO REACH EVERYONE. YOUR HELP IN SHARING THE NEWS AND GETTING OTHERS TO UPDATE THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION WITH US IS INVALUABLE.

6.) ASK ME HOW YOU CAN VOLUNTEER. I TRY VERY HARD NOT TO OVERWORK ANYONE. JUST A FEW MINUTES OF YOUR TIME CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE.

7.) BRING YOUR POEMS, STORIES, MEMORIES, GRATITUDES. BRING YOUR VOICE, YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR, YOUR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. BE PREPARED TO USE THEM. THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU TO PARTICIPATE. IT'S HELPFUL IF YOU TALK WITH ME AHEAD OF TIME. BUT I'M PRETTY GOOD AT WINGING IT, AND I PROMISE WE'LL FIT YOU IN, EVEN AT THE LAST MINUTE.

NOTE:It looks as if I've been keying in my reunion information website wrong. My apologies!

As far as I can tell, everyone (except the ad bandit), is using the guestbook in the spirit in which it is intended. Hope those who want a kinder, gentler website will stay on, and keep us up to date on where they are and how they are doing :-)

Thank you, John, for your kind words. As a webmaster, I make a much better event planner! But I do want this site to remain, so we can stay in touch, and try to stay up to date on all the PVA happenings.

"It takes every kind of people, to make the world go round"

I would hope you develop a little thicker skin and a more skeptical mind regarding this website. Please come back! You will find most of the postings positive and serves as a conduit for reunion announcements, attempts by people to reconnect with former friends, listing of those that have passed on and yes, at times, the silly or even outrageous posting. Helen does a good job handling the website and I suspect the postings of the "cigarette adds" came by the way of some invasive crawler program. The sheer # of postings suggest that this has happened. However, it can also be a silly prank by someone who has not grown up as of yet.

Regarding the issue of "attack" on someones character. Some people at times have an old grudge or may express some foolish jealousy. Sometimes its just good old fashioned fun between friends. Doug Knowlton, Paul Bauer, Stefan Burnham and myself are examples of this type of exchange. Most discriminating people ignore the type of posting that impugnes someone else. If you look back through the archives, denigrative postings are indeed a very rare event.

Best wishes,

I would hope you develop a little thicker skin and a more skeptical mind regarding this website. Please come back! You will find most of the postings positive and serves as a conduit for reunion announcements, attempts by people to reconnect with former friends, listing of those that have passed on and yes, at times, the silly or even outrageous posting. Helen does a good job handling the website and I suspect the postings of the "cigarette adds" came by the way of some invasive crawler program. The sheer # of postings suggest that this has happened. However, it can also be a silly prank by someone who has not grown up as of yet.

Regarding the issue of "attack" on someones character. Some people at times have an old grudge or may express some foolish jealousy. Sometimes its just good old fashioned fun between friends. Doug Knowlton, Paul Bauer, Stefan Burnham and myself are examples of this type of exchange. Most discriminating people ignore the type of posting that impugnes someone esle. of If you look back through the archives, denigrative postings are indeed a very rare event.

Best wishes,

This is the first time I've come to this site and I probably won't be back.  I guess I'd like to remember a gentler, kinder PVA.  Maybe I'm too old.  Can't see how the webmaster can allow cigerette ads and attacks on people's characters to be posted on this site.  There must be some controls.  My few months at PVA were some of the happiest of my life.  So sad to hear about Mrs Roberts passing.  Its hard to believe my granddaughter started college this year!

This is the first time I've come to this site and I probably won't be back.  I guess I'd like to remember a gentler, kinder PVA.  Maybe I'm too old.  Can't see how the webmaster can allow cigerette ads and attacks on people's characters to be posted on this site.  There must be some controls.  My few months at PVA were some of the happiest of my life.  So sad to hear about Mrs Roberts passing.  Its hard to believe my granddaughter started college this year!

This is the first time I've come to this site and I probably won't be back.  I guess I'd like to remember a gentler, kinder PVA.  Maybe I'm too old.  Can't see how the webmaster can allow cigerette ads and attacks on people's character's to be posted on this site.  There must be some controls.  My few months at PVA were some of the happiest of my life.  So sad to hear about Mrs Roberts passing.  Its hard to believe my granddaughter started college this year!

Jerry and I will be away celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary for the next week :-)

Keep on sending those registrations and emails. I'll catch up with you when we return home!

Please send emails to pvaalumni@yahoo.com

My sparkyb mailbox is quite full at the moment.

SAD NEWS: Coleen Roberts has passed away.

Coleen Roberts 1928-2005
Faculty at PVA 1968-1980

Below is a note from her Grandson, Jon.

Hi PVA Alumni, It is with great sadness I report the passing of my grandmother. She died at home with her family around her side on July 31st, 2005. I know that a majority of her years at academys were spent at PVA. So I was hoping you could let the alumni know of her passing. Our family is dealing wth the sadness of losing a loved one but thank God we have this hope in the coming of our Lord. Thanks so much to all of PVA former students and faculty that made her years at PVA so memorable.

Also...we've had quite a few people volunteer their services, but we've many more spots to fill, so let me know if you'd like to participate in any way.

We pulled together a fine impromptu talent show for Saturday night during our last reunion. I encourage you all to bring your voice, your sense of humor, your poems and stories, your musical instruments...whatever your special talent...I promise to fit you into the weekend's celebrations.

There will be plenty of yummy food throughout the weekend. And plenty of time to visit with old friends.

It is really important that you preregister, and if possible prepay. It makes meal planning a whole lot easier. Those of you who are just coming for the day, or just for lunch, can pay per meal, if you like.

Our operating expenses come from reunion registration fees, donations, and a yearly allotment from the SNEC. This money is used for website maintenance, mailbox rental, occasional mailings and phone calls, reunion planning, and miscellaneous expenses. So all contributions are much appreciated.

We've got lots of nice things planned. Hope you'll be there to enjoy them!

Thanks to those who have offered assistance. It matters :-)

FOR MORE REUNION DETAILS AND TO REGISTER, GO TO...

www.geocities.com/pvaalumni

QUESTIONS? EMAIL ME AT...

sparkyb2@juno.com

or

Hi all it's great to see a few names that I know writting.  I would love to hear from anyone from my class of 73.  Anyone would like to get in contact with Kim Howser Mabra class of 77 can write or email me. She does not have email.  WE are planning  to go to the reunion.  Anyone wanting to know what's going on with Fei and I can visit our Website: www.mikeyandfei.com  For those that new my Mother Jean Howser she left us a couple of years ago.  We wish everyone the very best. I would to say thank for keeping up the Web site.

MikeyandFei

Hi!  Has it been 28 years???  Am seeking contact with or news about Susan Tougas (79), Ken or Wade Scott (77).  Am in frequent contact with Barbara Kreaseck (77) if anyone wants news.

I live on a 10-acre hobby farm in Central Wisconsin and work as a Court Reporter.  Married, no kids. 

Stefan, class of '75 writes... It's been awile since I have visited. I am glad to see some still do. Briefly, my family is healthy, hapy and harmonious (How's that for alliteration... Miss Moore would be proud!) My son is a Senior at SAU. My daughter is a Junior at Madison Academy here in TN. My wife and I just celebrated our 25th anniversary! This might surprise some and disappoint soooo many!) She is a veteran ICU RN and I am deep into my sales career. My AHS colleague and I are on track as we build a diabetic supply company; Attention Diabetics, Inc. 1-888-775-3001 (cheap yet calculated plug here).We are unsure of our continued tenure here in the Madison area. Here's why: Tennessee Christian Medical Center (TCMC) will either close or be purchased; announcement pending. AHS has kept it afloat for awhile but now it is soon to be history. It's quite the newsy info if you are interested in SDA history. I'll spare you the details. E me if you want to know more. I'll have to say though, I found the issue a bit comical; only because when the press inquired, the administration did the ole-soft-shoe-ha-cha-cha and the next week they literally put for sale signs in their yards. Yeehaw! The President and 3 of the entourage are waving from their dinghies! (preposition entry important here). Add sailor music and : Yo! Ho! away we go!  .......Regardless, we have much to consider.

The family and I vacationed in Maine (Presque Isle etc.) I say some of my old public school friends. I was reminded of why I had decided to attend a Christian school (PVA!). So many memories. So many blessings! Well, I have rambled at length. If you wish to e-me I am at SirLafalot@mail.com

Oooooh! don't you love it when it does the blue thing!

Helen,

Have you thought about asking Steve Bauer to speak at the Reunion for Sabbath? 

I honestly don't know much about how to maintain the website and I feel that my time is better spent at present just trying to get the information out any way possible. Please work with me and we can reach alot of people. I'm getting myself set up on yahoo for the duration.

Check out the reunion news at the geocities address noted in the body of the last post. Join our yahoo group by clicking on the related link in my last post. This will help me with email updates. Contact all the PVA folk who you keep in touch with or know their whereabouts and direct them to the reunion news. Have them send their contact info.

You may not see updated information in the email list right now, but keep it coming. If you aren't sure if your updated info has been received, go ahead and send it again. I will reply to all future updates so that you know it is received and being added to the database.

Good Morning everyone,

My new email address is jtsawyer@comcast.net.  Have enjoyed hearing from old friends.

God bless you,

Tom Sawyer

Deanna,

I hope parents had a great 50th.  How is everything with you in MI?  When you see my brother tell him I said HI, since you probably see and hear from him more than I ever do.

Take care and God bless.

Hi PVA friends!

Pat & Don Nickerson will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary June 1, 2005.   Please join in the celebration by participating in a Surprise Card Shower.  We know they would love to hear from each of you, so please take the opportunity to congratulate them.  Also, if you have a memento or photo that you would like to share, please include it with the card.

Don & Pat Nickerson    112 Greenwich Road    Ware, MA  01082    phone:  (413) 967-7636

Sincerely, Their Kids:

Jeanne Aldrich (1969);  Donnie (Nick) Nickerson (1971);  Linda Randall (1975);  Patrice Croak (1976);  Doreen Sydla (1978);  DeAnna LaFave (1979);  Steven Nickerson (1981);  Jack Nickerson;  Melody Fell

I've tried to edit the link in my last post without success -

so here to try again:

The Allison Knowlton Memorial Fund

http://talliesin.org/Allison/valencia.jpg

 My MaryJo's test results in fighting the Multiple Myeloma are getting worse. Please pray for her! I told her that I would, "Marry her on the SPOT!"

She said, "You don't want me! I'm not going to be here!!!" 42 is way to young for her to be this sick.

  So, I would appreciate any and all prayers for her!

Thank-you!

David