How about some good news?

Doesn't anyone have some GOOD news or pictures to share? Seems like we could use some on this Blog!

If you want to share something without signing up for a Google account, send it in an email to vwazz@hotmail.com. I'll do the posting for you. Vicki

Bob Davison, Jr.

Leatha received news very recently that one of our classmates, Bob Davison, Jr. of Murphysboro, Illinois, died of leukemia in December 2006. Unfortunately, we weren't aware of his passing, so it was not posted on the memorial page of the '59 class website. For more details, contact vwazz@hotmail.com or call Leatha. We can send you a copy of his Dispatch obituary.

more sad news...Rodger Pfetzing

Nancy Polios got this letter in the mail today in response to the reunion reminder

"I received your letter (addressed to my brother Rodger) concerning the 50th class reunion. I'm sorry to report that Rodger passed away in May of '07 of pancreatic cancer. He didn't suffer much and we can be thankful for that. He lived with me in St. Louis for his last six weeks. I didn't put a notice in the Quad City papers.

Being in the Moline class of '63, I didn't know more than a few of his friends. I would appreciate it if you could pass along the news of his passing. He always enjoyed getting together with his classmates, and would certainly have attended if it were possible. Be well."

Jim Pfetzing

a note about classmate Gary Jensen

This note came by way of Nancy Polios on Nov 11, 2008:

My name is Fred Jensen, son of the late Gary Jensen. I have received your postcard addressed to my father inviting him to the class reunion for Moline High School, class of 1959. I'm sure if he had been alive, he would have been delighted to have received this invitation. If had been in good health, he almost certainly would have come. He often spoke of wanting to return to Moline. He passed away last August 11, after a long struggle with COPD.

Regards;
Fred Jensen

Problems?

If you would like to join the blog but are having "technical difficulties", don't feel like you are alone! To report your frustration or ask a question outside the blog, send an email to vwazz@hotmail.com.

I hadn't realized that the "New Post" option is not available for everyone and I'm looking for the best solution.

In the meantime, here's a "work-around":

To leave a message, just click "comments" on any one of the previous posts. (You will still need to create an account first, as explained in a previous entry, titled "Blogging Instructions".)

If your message is on a different topic and requires a new heading, that can be done by me (the temporary administrator) before publishing. I've started new "threads" or topics in this way before.


So--sorry for the problems, but keep trying! I'm struggling a bit, too, but maybe we can all learn the ropes together! Do any of you classmates have enough blogging experience to lend us assistance? Vicki W

from Ron Dodge

I'm starting a new post for Ron Dodge, who wrote:


I'd like to hear from any classmate who remembers me. Ron Dodge

some sad news

We were saddened to learn earlier this week that our classmate Paul E. MADDELEIN had died in WA. gg


If anyone has more information to share on Paul, please add it by clicking the "comments" link at the bottom of this "sad news" entry.

Blogging instructions

Here are the instructions for new visitors to this blog:

1. To leave a comment, you need to first sign up for an account with an email address, password, and display name. That helps with security issues, I believe.

2. You must also verify the mis-shaped word they provide. This eliminates some automated sign-ups by web robots.

3. After you have signed in, try leaving a comment to one of the existing posts, by clicking the "comments" link at the bottom of it. For now, you don't have a way to a start a "new post". (See that discussed in the post titled "Problems".)

4. Clicking the "comments" line will give you a form that looks just like an email. Simply give it a title and type your message. Including your first name and (at least) a last name initial is important.

If desired, you can also send a photo or video with your post by using the icons on the line above the text box.

5. Click "publish" at the bottom and you're done.

Don't expect your blog message to appear immediately, however. Postings must be approved by the administrator before they go public.

I'm adding a picture of our homecoming float preparation to this post. More photos from the 10/10/08 MHS Homecoming Parade are on our class website. See www.geocities.com/molinehigh1959/ or follow the link at the bottom of this Blog.

Vicki Wassenhove (temporary blog administrator)

Greetings!

This new "blog" is just an experiment and a totally new experience for me and probably you, too!

I thought it might be a good way for '59 committee members to stay in touch with each other and/or with other classmates by invitation. It could be a forum where you can share messages, ideas, pictures, notes, or whatever.

This is similar to a message board, and is not meant to take the place of a website at all. Posting is supposed to be as easy as sending an email, so several might contribute postings without relying on one person to do it all.

Who can comment on the postings? You set it up to your preference.... It can be open to anyone, registered users, or only members of the blog. It's your choice.


I'm new to blogging and feeling my way along by reading the help sections provided. There was an introductory presentation at the last QC Computer Society meeting and there may be some follow-up lessons provided there for people that want to get started. I started this site as a trial and have been learning the ropes slowly on my own.

If they start some "Blogging 101" classes at the computer club, I will have plenty of questions. Maybe some of the rest of you might like to join the group. Blogging is an easy way to start your own personal website for family and friends.

What do you think? Will this one serve a purpose for the '59 alumni group? Vicki W