Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day !

...with "Happy" quotes sent to us by classmate Marie Therese...

"My husband wanted one of those big-screen TV's for his birthday---so I just moved his chair closer to the TV we already have." (Wendy Liebman)

"I'm not going to vacuum until Sears makes one you can ride on." (Roseanne Barr)

"Inside me there's a thin person struggling to get out, but I can usually sedate him with four or five cupcakes." (Bob Thaves)

"I haven't spoken to my wife in years. I don't want to interrupt her." (Rodney Dangerfield)

"My doctor is wonderful. Once, when I couldn't afford an operation, he touched up the x-rays." (Joey Bishop)

"I hate housework! You make the beds, you do the dishes---and six months later you have to start all over again." (Joan Rivers)

HAPPY 2009 !

Happy New Year Class of '62 Classmates !

We hope you have had time to make lots of resolutions for the new year, such as the importance of excercise such as "walking."

Below you will find information shared by classmate Marie Therese (Reis) Hall and her husband, Charles, about the importance of walking......

The Importance of Walking:

> Walking can add minutes to your life. This enables you at 85 years old to spend an additional 5 months in a nursing home at $8000. per month.

> My grandpa started walking five miles a day when he was 60. Now he's 92 years old and we don't know where he is.

> I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.

> The only reason I would take up walking is so that I could hear heavy breathing again.

> I have to walk early in the morning before my brain figures out what I'm doing.

> I joined a health club last year to get in more walking done---spent about $400 for the membership, but haven't lost a pound. Apparently, you have to go there.

> If you switch from walking to cross-country skiing in the winter, start with a small country.

> Even with a lot of walking, we probably all get heavier as we get older because there is a lot more information in our heads. (That's my story and I'm sticking to it.)

Anonymous CHRISTMAS GREETINGS

Someone was kind enough to say to the "Class of '62"...

Hello, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you.

May this New Year bring lots of Joy and tremendous Happiness to all.

Cheers....Keep smiling

Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year

A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year......

At this special time of year, we heard God was looking down at Earth to see if the wonderful "Spirit of Christmas" was spreading worldwide.

However, there was also a lot of terrible behavior that God saw as well as a little "Spirit of Christmas," so he sent down one of his angels to see how bad it was.

The angel returned and said, "Yes, it is very bad down there on Earth. 90% of the people are misbehaving every now and then, and only 10% of the people are behaving well most of the time.

God thought it was best to double check, so he sent down a second angel who returned with the exact same figures, 90% misbehaving and 10% behaving.

Finally, God thought to at least keep encouraging the 10% who were behaving well and so he sent an EMAIL of encouragement to help keep them going.

And do you know what the special Christmas EMAIL from God said?

Okay, I was just wondering, because I didn't get one either. ;-)

Our Class Advisor, Mr. Andereck, Passes Away

Sad news reached us this week that our "Class of '62" Advisor, Mr. Andereck, died on November 28, 2008.

Mr. Adereck forwarded us about his health when he sent his regrets on attending our 45th Reunion in 2007. His letter originally appeared in the 45th Reunion Remembrance Booklet as follows:

"Congratulations to the "Class of '62! Sorry that we are not able to be there, but the past three years have been ones of 'old-age problems.' Jean had by-pass surgery, which didn't work real well, and I had knee replacement surgery. Then Jean suffered a stroke in January of 2006, leaving her left side 'slow' and a loss of hearing and short-term memory. A year ago, Labor Day, she had a 'bout' with fluid problems---resulting from a regurgitating mitral valve in the heart. She finally got back to somewhat normal, then fell over a railroad tie while weeding her flowers. She had two months of physical therapy and is slowly getting better. And then, on Tuesday of this week, my upper G.I. test came back showing a growth on my esophagus to be cancerous---so I start radiation treatment on Monday, the 10th of September [, 2007]. Look at what all lies ahead of you! Those 'Golden Years' are a bit nasty at times. Well, I won't belabor you with more---but we won't be there [for the 45th Reunion]. Hope you have a great turn out---and remember that first prom in "Mr. Beatty's gym? It was great though---had a wonderful time. Have a great reunion---and 'Hi' to all from us. We remember it well! Take care & God Bless to all---Love, Jean & Ed Andereck"

The obituary in this week's Hartford Booster reads as follows:

"Edwin Lee Andereck passed away November 28, 2008, at the age of 78 in Cookeville, Tennessee. He was born to John and Helen (Germann) on May 19, 1930, in Monroe. He retired after thirty years as a science teacher at Hartford Union High School. Edwin was a member of United Church of Cookeville, Tennessee.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Jean; two sons, John (Cindy) Andereck of Utica, New York, and Tony (Susan) Andereck of Hartford; two daughters, Vicky (Steve) Sanders of Tampa, Florida, and Angie (Julio) Berrios of Bartlett, Tennessee. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, John, Ann, Matt, Jeremy, Keith, Trevor, Tyler, Blake, Moeisa and Sheena and two sisters-in-law, Pat Andereck and Wanda Andereck.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, December 2, 2008, in Cookeville, Tennessee. Reverend Thomas W. Eckert officiated. Memorials to the United Church of Cookeville Missions Fund.

Dyer Funeral Home of Cookeville, Tennessee, assisted the family."

Condolences can be sent to the family at:

6204 Fairview Road, Cookeville, TN 38501

Memorials to the United Church of Cookeville Missions Fund in the name of Mr. Andereck can be sent to:

Reverend Thomas W. Eckert

United Church of Cookeville

502 Gould Drive, Cookeville, TN 38501

HAPPY THANKSGIVING and A MESSAGE OF FRIENDSHIP

Are you tired of those sissy "friendship" poems that always sound good, but never actually come close to reality? Well, here is a series of promises that actually speak of true friendship......

1- When you are sad---I will jump on the person who made you sad like a spidere monkey jacked up on Mounain Dew!!!

2- When you are blue---I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you.

3- When you smile---I will know you are plotting something that I must be involved in.

4- When you are scared---I will slap you for being a baby and tell you to grow up.

5- When you are worried---I will tell you horrible stories about how much worse it could be until you quit whining, ya big baby!

6- When you are confused---I will use little words.

7- When you are sick---stay away from me until you are well again. I don't want whatever you have.

8- When you fall---I'll pick you up and dust you off (after I laugh my fanny off!).

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 2008 !

Please go easy on the "liquid" treats.