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If you have a story or bit of information you would like da "Blast Letter" for: RBHS - ALL CLASSES & FRIENDS INVITED - "Grove Party" Reunion Weekly (time permitting) updates from the " Blast Committee" until "Blast Off" on August 18th, 2007 Visit us online at rbhsblast.com to purchase tickets and save $7.00 on the price of admission. It's a grove party at Kiwanis August 18th, 2007. Be there or be square and spread the word. September 19, 2007 IN THIS ISSUE 1. SPECIAL FEATURE FILE for September 19, 2007 Sudden passing of Joe Skala 1948-2007 September 15, 2007 - Frank Lullo Class of 1967, dies of cancer at 57 - -- "Blast From the Past" is almost here. Eden's on Friday night, "Spread the Word" -- Class of '68 group shot at the "Blast 2006 " August 5, 2007 * Payment Deadline * * The sudden passing of Joseph P Duffy 1949 -2007in the FYI File* July 27, 2007 Time is running out for $15.00 in advance ticket price July 6, 2007 CLASS OF 1982 HOLDS 25th REUNION AT THE "BLAST" 2007 June 29, 2007 MEREDITH (HAY) KELLY '68 HONORED AT LYONS 4th OF JULY PARADE June 21, 2007 "Handsome Hull's Valedictorian Speech from high school presented by George Clooney. June 16, 2007 Bring Something to Sit On June 8, 2007 "Come one Come all" Anyone is invited to the "Blast" 2. FYI File: Bug Spray & Umbrella * The sudden passing of Joseph P Duffy, 1949 -2007 Help "Spread the Word" & MIA's NEW INFO ON MIA/LOST SHEEP SECTION OF THE WEBSITE Emeritus Named Grand Marshal Passing of "Nick the Greek" Typing short cut when going to the "Blastsite" online 3. Operation Stars and Stripes News Folder Orbitz "Blast" 2007 Travel Partner If your travel plans include airfare, hotel accommodations, car rental and more, please visit Orbitz by clicking on the banner below and help patronize our sponsors. The Orbitz site takes a second or two to boot up, please be patient. Operation Stars and Stripes (OSS) needs your help. Click on the eagle to link to the OSS site. Please help. We all know what happens when the eagle does his thing... Buy Tickets by clicking on the Bull Dog and save $10.00 on the price of admission. DO IT NOW before it's too late. No exceptions at the gate where the price of admission will be $25.00 September 19, 2007 Regret to inform about the passing of Joe Skala 1948-2007. Joe's sister Liz '67 attended RBHS. Joe attended military school however he was well known by many people in the 65-66-67 classes of RB' ites. Joe served as a medic in the Army during the Viet Nam war era. A kind and gentle soul, we will all miss Joe's colorful outlook on life. He will be missed. Information on his arraingements are below. Visitation is on Thursday 9/20 from 3:00 to 8:00 at Countryside Funeral Home in Bartlett with a service there at 7:30pm. No funeral. September 15, 2007 Special Edition Please scroll down below the pictures of Frank & Family for information about Frank's Funeral. Frank Lullo Class of 1967 Rest in Peace 1949-2007 More to come later this week Frank at their daughter Melissa's wedding "Little Frankie" and Frank Please go to the website link below for more information on the funeral. www.caringbridge.org/visit/franklullo From: Ron Lintz Good morning and love to all. Received several questions about the graveside service and memorial celebration of Frank's life so here's the info. The service will be this Sunday, Sept. 16th, at 10:00 AM. Frank's remains will be cremated and laid to rest at River Hills Memorial Park. There will be a graveside ceremony at the cemetery. This cemetery is located at: 1650 S River St If you need directions or information you can go to this website: http://www.funeralhomesguide.com/Illinois/Batavia/RiverHillsMemorialPark.html Immediately following the service, there will be a memorial celebration of Frank's life at: Riverside Reception 35 N. River Lane Geneva, IL 630-232-1330. Info and directions can be found at this website: This facility is located approximately 10-15 minutes from the cemetery. Due to the uncertainty of the number of people attending the memorial celebration, Riverside Receptions will be serving appetizers, finger foods and a cash bar. They will open at 11:00 and accomodate our group into the afternoon. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow to share a hug, a story, a smile and a sweet memory. This is a celebration of the life of Frank Lullo. On behalf of Linda and family, love and besos. Adios and God bless. August 16, 2007 ONLY TWO DAY'S LEFT 'till "BLAST OFF" Don't Forget the "warm up" at Eden Lanes in Westchester on Friday Night. Please Copy and Paste or Forward this Newsletter to Everyone You Know to Help "Spread the Word" We need everyones help to make this years "Blast From the Past 2007" a success Pictured above: Jeff Agonoth, Carolyn Carter Pann, Mike Pesola, Bev Cappitella Agonath and many other's in the background at Eden Lanes on Friday night 2006 before the "Grove Party" at Kiwanis. Class of 1968 at the "Blast 2006" What a great way to see all your old friends from your class and the classes around you. Hope to see you all at the "Blast 2007" August 5, 2007 *The Passing of Joe Duffy in the FYI File Below* The Committee Sets Early Payment Deadline The Committe has set a date of August 14, 2007 for the early sign up discount of around $10.00. Mail in payments must be received/postmarked on the 14th or earlier. Internet sales will be suspended at 11:59PM on August 14, 2007. Hurry Hurry Hurry July 27, 2007 Your Blast Committee: Carolyn Carter Pann 1966, Cathy Colgrass Edwards 1964, Sandi Rumph Bromagen 1968, Tom Uhlich 1967, Doug Rumph 1967, Trudi Sauter Franson 1968, Ken Rumph 1936, Meredith Hay Kelly 1968 - Not pictured- Dave Fulcher 1982 - Mary Misare Iden 1972 - Deb Moravic Cross 1968 wants to inform everyone that time is running out to save about $10.00 on price of admission. Internet sales and checks will not be accepted a week or two before the "Blast". The "Committee" will notify in advance, via the newsletter and on the website's main page, when an exact date has been set. Better Hurry! Click on this link below NOW to purchase your tickets. July 6, 2007 "Blast Flash" Pictured above from the class of '82 are from left to right, Alison (Novy) Petrzilka, Tim Tlusty, Paul Kramer, Joe DeFalco, Joe Pettrone. Click here for RBHS1982 25th Reunionwebsite June 29, 2007 Meredith (Hay) Kelly Honored Meredith (Hay) Kelly (left) will be honored at the 4th of July parade in Lyons. Meredith and her husband have been named "Grand Marshal" for their tireless effort sending health and comfort items directly to the troops overseas in many theaters of operation around the world in particular, Iraq. June 21, 2007 Special Presentation at "The Blast" Danny "Handsome" Hull '61 (white bulldog shirt), Mary Margaret Hull '61 Nazareth, right, Buzz and Andy Cahill '62 This year all attendees will be honored by a special presentation of "Handsome Danny Hull's" valedictorian speech from RBHS. Due to circumstances beyond his control, the speech was not presented at graduation. So, after all these years, arrangements are pending for George Clooney to finally present "Handsome Hull's" lost speech at the "Blast 2007" for your listening pleasure? HA!!!!!!!!!! June 16, 2007 Bring A Chair If you plan to sit down during the "Blast" grove party, which is hard to do there is so many people to talk to, consider bringing a lawn chair. Picnic tables will be available however there are a limited number of tables available for our use. Pictured above in foreground, John C. & Marge Lewe, RBHS Class of 30 something. Center, Vivian Hovey whose husband was a WWII POW. Mary Esenther '44 & unidentified person. June 8, 2007 Anyone Is Invited To the "Blast" It has come to the attention of the "Committee" that some people are under the impression that only RB alumnae are invited. Please be advised anyone may attend for any reason. We're not picky. We just want everyone from their respected era to have fun and rekindle old friendships. To see the look on someone's face when they see friends from the "old days" that they haven't seen in thirty or more years, is a true joy to behold. This get together is in the true sprit of the old grove parties many of us organized in the past only now, it's legal. Also, it's for a worthy cause so, it's a win-win for all of us. Please sign up today. Hope to see all of you at the "Blast". Please take this opportunity to spread the word to friends and relations from the past or present. Invite your neighbors also and tell them to tell everyone they know. We need everyone’s help and support to "Spread the Word" that there’s a grove party at The FYI File August 16, 2007 Please be advised the weather is muggy and as of today the prediction is a 30% chance of rain the day of the "Blast". Consider bringing an umbrella and some deet type insect repellant. August 5, 2007 Joseph Patrick Duffy 1949-2007 Señor Joe Photos courtesy of Joe Pusateri circa 1972 This photo was taken 35 years ago today at John & JaneConcannon's wedding. Long time Riverside Resident and Friend Of Many On This Forum Passed Away August 3, 2007 July 27, 2007 * The Committe would like to ask everyone to pass on this newsletter to anyone in your address book to help spread the word about the "Grove Party at Kiwanis" * More MIA post's, please view the MIA/Lost Sheep section of the website and help a fellow classmate locate a missing person in their life. June 29, 2007 Please check the MIA/Lost Sheep section of the website. There are several new posts. Some looking for classmates and some have information on earlier posts on the MIA section of: June 21, 2007 "Blast From the Past" Chairwoman Emeritus Meredith (Hay '68) Kelly has been named by the Village of Lyons along with her husband John, as the Grand Marshall's of the Village of Lyons, 4th of July Parade. More details next week, "Keep Watching". June 16, 2007 We regret to inform everyone that Nick Theofanis, AKA "Nick the Greek" passed away in his sleep on June 13, 2007 For everyone that knew him, he always had a smiling face and a kind word. We will miss him and his infamous "Lamb Roasts" which he took great pride in hosting for good reason. The lamb was the best,,, and so were you Nick. We will miss you. Photo courtesy of Mary Ellen Kazda, photo editing by Bob Queen and thesixtiesgeneration@yahoo.com June 8, 2007 Short Cut To The "Blast" To quickly get to the "Blastsite" simply type rbhsblast into your browser and hit enter. Metatags have been improved and upgraded so any browser should pick the phrase up and deliver you directly to the site. Operation Stars And Stripes Needs Your Help Meredith (Hay) Kelly '68 is in dire need of funds to keep her "Operation Stars and Stripes" going. She is digging into her own pocket again and is about out of funds. Please visit her site and send help quickly. She works tirelessly at this endeavor without compensation and needs our support. Orbitz and Mary (Misare) Iden '72 Have Done It Again Mary (Misare) Iden (left) from the class of '72 and Orbitz have teamed up again this year with a generous donation to the RBHS "Blast" 2007 for the benefit of Operation Stars and Stripes. Last years raffle winner for the two round trip tickets anywhere in the It must be noted that Mary (Misare) Iden knows first hand the pain and suffering of separation incurred by our troops overseas, especially in a hostile environment, and the pain and suffering of the families at home who have to endure the hardship of loved ones in harms way. Mary's son Specialist Steve Iden was a MP (Military Police) in All members of this committee, and others, have donated their time, effort and money to this worthy cause. All excess proceeds are donated to Operation Stars and Stripes (OSS) and Riverside Brookfield High School Arts Department. 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