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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR ~ 1C i-.-* * DECEMBER 2008 VOL. 42 NO. 4 OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR 2008-2010 Mr. Tom Wilder President (352) 694-2211 (evenings) Mrs. Margaret McLaughlin 1st Vice President (352) 726-8804 Mr. Tom Spence 2nd Vice President (352) 684-7771 To Be Announced Director Ms. Shirley Avery Director (813) 831-4114 Ms. Pamela (Scott) Reid Director (407) 375-5407 Mr. Mike Coffey Director (813) 948-3007 Mr. Robert Russell, Jr. Past President (813) 633-8916 Mr. James J. O'Donnell Legislative Representative (727) 894-2478 Mr. Chris Wilder Sergeant-at-Arms (352) 207-6755 Mr. Jim Parthenais Treasurer (727) 892-9994 Mrs. Cheryl Russell Chaplain (813) 633-8916 Mrs. Nancy Van Siclen Office Manager/Secretary (727) 391-4359 (Office) (727) 319-8593 (Fax) Ms. Jacque (Crowell) Vowell Editor (386) 451-4779 (evenings) Mr. Bill McLaughlin Web Master and Historian (352) 726-8804 DATES TO REMEMBER February 6-7 March 21 Carnavalito, Holiday Inn, 8298 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, Fla. Contact Randy and JoElla Deakins at (321) 632-4057; Bob and Frances Morrissey at (321) 639-9092; or Donita McConaughey at (321) 259-0504. See pages 8-9 for information and reservation form. PCS West Coast Annual Picnic and General Meeting, Anderson Park, Shelter #8 at Tarpon Springs, Fla. Contact Tom Spence (352) 684-7771. See page 10. The Panama Canal Society Office will be CLOSED Saturday, December 20, 2008 through Sunday, January 4, 2009. The office will reopen for business on Monday, January 5, 2009. CONTENTS P resident's M essage........................................................................................ ...................... Office Manager/Secretary's Message..................................................................................2 Editor's Corner...................... .............................. ..................................... ...................... 2 Traveling to Panama............... ......................................................................... 2 Suggestion Box............................................. ......................................................3 B yLaw A m endm ents........................................................................... ................................ 4 M em bership C ontest....................................................... .......... ............ 6 February 2009 Carnavalito Registration Form................................................. ............ 8 Carnavalito Information and Directions.. ................................................... .....................9 T he R union Poem ..................................................................................... ........................... 10 March Picnic...... ............... ................... .... .........................10 September General Membership Pictures............................................... ............................... 11 Synopsis of Minutes (Executive Board Meetings / General Membership Meetings)..................12 L legislative R eport...................................................................................... ........................... 12 Your Reporter Says: Arizona.......................13 FL Space Coast..................19 Panama......................25 California......................13 FL Tallahassee...................20 South Carolina..................27 FL Central Florida.............15 Georgia........................21 Virginia.............................28 FL Ocala.......................... 16 North Carolina..................22 FL Pensacola..................... 18 Northwest.....................24 C ongratulations............................................. ............................................... 29 Early Registration Drawing................................ ................. ... ..................... 30 Email Changes..............................................................................32 Weddings.................................................................. ............................... 34 W ith D eep Sorrow .................................................. ........................................................ .35 Letters to the Editor............................................................................................................40 Looking B ack..................................................................... ................................ ........... 48 Panama Canal Museum.................................. .......................... ................. .........50 Announcements............................................ .................. 52 Advertisements.................................................................. 56 Membership Application Form..... ................ .......................................................59 Panama Canal Society Merchandise Form............................ .........................60 Cover: Christmas decorations at the Goethals Monument, Balboa, Rep. of Panama. Photo by Anna Opel. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! As we approach the holiday season I hope that everyone takes the time to visit with family and remember the reason for the season. Your board is hard at work on the 2009 annual reunion. Included in this issue are the "yellow pages" for every- Tom Wilder one to register for the reunion. Register early! You will be entered into a draw- ing for some great prizes. As a reminder, before you register your 2009 dues must be paid!! I'm also excited to announce that we have launched our new website! We are continually updating the features and hope that everyone will take the time to check it out and give us some input. Remember, reunion registration may be com- pleted by filling out the yellow pages or using our new web- site! Another exciting announcement is that beginning with the October Canal Record we are using a new printer, North Florida Graphics. This change had everyone on pins and nee- dles since we had been using the same printer for many years. It was a difficult decision because of the relationship with our former printer over the years, but the change was necessary because it saved us thousands of dollars in printing costs! We hope you will agree that we made the right decision. The Directory will be the only issue now printed by Roberts Printing. You will find in this issue some important bylaw changes that we hope you will support. One of which is an increase in dues. This was discussed at the annual meeting and over- whelmingly endorsed by the members. Your votes are impor- tant; please take the time to mail them in! In closing, it comes with regret that I have accepted the resignation of Skeeter Camby for personal reasons. Skeeter will be missed; he has served as a board member for many years. Tom Spence has accepted my appointment and was approved by the board to serve as 2nd Vice President. I will nominate a Director for the board's approval to fill Tom's position in the near future. As always, thanks for supporting the Panama Canal Society! Tom Wilder, President OFFICE MANAGER/ SECRETARY MESSAGE Happy Holidays to each of you and your families. It certainly has been a busy 2008 and we are getting ready for another successful reunion. Nancy Van Siclen In the October issue of the Canal Record, the Society placed several notices reminding the membership that dues for 2009 were due before December 31, 2008. We have done this for several years, and these advance notices seem to be working well for our members. Panama Canal Society, Inc. ..i ZOyN^^2!i (A Not-For-Profit Organization) t 'a, Y "To preserve American Ideals and Canal Zone Friendships" - ) n 7985 113th Street, Suite 334, Seminole, Florida 33772-4787 0 '. The Canal Record (ISSN 0528-0001) is published quarterly in . ,..,r March, June, October, and December 1 Periodicals postage paid at Largo, Florida, and additional entry for o"n March, June, October and December issues. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Canal Record, 7985 113th Street. Suite 334. Seminole, Florida 33772-4787 The membership fee is $30.00 annually. The Annual Directory is published once a year. Panama Canal Society, Inc., reserves the right to refuse to print anything derogatory or of a controversial nature, including any advertising not in the best interests of the Panama Canal Society, whose sole aim is to Preserve American Ideals and Canal Zone Friendships. Single copies for sale at $5.00 each, (postage is included) to members only. All photographs and correspondence sent to the Panama Canal Society, Inc., will become the property of the Society and will be retained in the Society files and archives. Panama Canal Society, Inc., assumes no responsibility for advertisements placed in the Canal Record. (727) 391-4359, 1-866-PANCANAL (866-726-2262) (Toll free), FAX (727) 319-8593 E-Mail: office(@pancanalsociety.org Web site: http://www.pancanalsocietv.org/ Hours: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday editor@pancanalsocietv.org Printed by North Florida Graphics, 19566 SE Institution Dr., Blountstown, FL 32424 ________TPR'sf Ts'ESS E__ Instead of waiting for the end of December, when we are all busy with holiday planning, members are starting to send in their membership dues in October and November for the coming year. Please remember that if you are planning to attend the 2009 Reunion you must pay your 2009 dues BEFORE send- ing in your Reunion Registration. If you forget to pay your dues and send in the Reunion paperwork, your registration and hotel request will be delayed until your dues are paid. The Society office will be closed during the Christmas holiday season from Saturday, December 20, 2008 through Sunday, January 4, 2009. We will reopen for business on Monday, January 5, 2009. We wish each of you a very safe and happy holiday. Nancy Van Siclen, Office Manager/Secretary (727) 391-4359; (727) 319-5893 (Fax) Email: office(pancanalsociety.org EDITOR'S CORNER Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Canal Record reporters and me! This year has flown by and I am already counting down the days to the 2009 reunion. Jacque Vowell I would like to apologize for the incor- rect titles at the top of the pages for the Thursday Night dance at the 2008 Reunion in the October Canal Record. I neglect- ed to mention the Thursday Night Dance was co-sponsored by CHS/BHS'78 AND BHS'73! What a great collaboration! Working together CHS/BHS'78 and BHS'73 threw a great party! What a wonderful gift to the society membership. A big thank you goes out to all the classmates of CHS/BHS'78 and BHS'73 that made the Thursday Night Dance possible. I would like to welcome aboard the new area reporter for Colorado, Lars Morales. You can read his news in the Letters to the Editor in this issue, and in the March issue Lars officially joins the Canal Record family. Remember to contact your area reporter when you have news or pictures to share. Make a copy of a treasured photo to share memories with the members of the society. It's your input that helps make the Canal Record a great magazine! As always, if you have any questions about how to send an article or picture contact me by email or by phone. Jacque (Crowell) Vowell 387-676-5140 evenings email: editor@pancanalsociety.org I - CORRECTIONS TO OCTOBER ISSUE Page 21: Caption correction President Bob Russell pre- senting Roosevelt plaque to Panama Canal Museum President Joe Wood. Page 89: Aura Wilder paragraph under picture should read as follows: Aura was also honored for being one of the first generation born in the Canal Zone; she received a Roosevelt Medal pin and was recognized as being one of eight sons and daughters of a Roosevelt Medal holder at the Annual Luncheon. The pin was a partial replica of the Roosevelt Medal taken into space by NASA astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski, a relative of the famous engineer Col. David Gaillard, who was the Chief Engineer who created the famous Gaillard Cut. TRAVELING TO PANAMA Before traveling to Panama, remember to visit your physician at least 4-6 weeks before your trip to make sure your immunizations are up to date and to allow time for any vaccines to take effect and to start taking medicine to prevent malaria, if you need it. Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Visit the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) website for current travel information: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/. Vaccination or Disease Recommendations or Requirements for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Routine: Recommended if you are not up-to-date with routine shots such as, measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphthe- ria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine, poliovirus vaccine, etc. Yellow Fever: CDC yellow fever vaccination recom- mendation for travelers to Panama: For all travelers >9 months of age traveling to the provinces of Darien, Kunayala (San Blas) and Panama, excluding the Canal Zone, Panama City and the San Blas Islands. Panama requires travelers arriving from countries where yellow fever is present to pres- ent proof of yellow fever vaccination. Vaccination should be given 10 days before travel and at 10 year intervals if there is on-going risk. Find an authorized U.S. yellow fever vaccina- tion clinic. Typhoid: Recommended for all unvaccinated people traveling to or working in Mexico and Central America, espe- cially if visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas and staying with friends or relatives where exposure might occur through food or water. Malaria Antimalarial Drugs If you will be visiting a malaria risk area in Panama, you will need to take one of the following antimalarial drugs: chloroquine in Bocas Del Toro; atovaquone/proguanil or doxycycline or mefloquine (primaquine in special circum- stances and only after G6PD testing) in Darien and San Bias. Malaria risk area in Panama: Risk exists in rural areas of Bocas Del Toro, Darien, San Bias provinces and San Bias Islands. No risk in Panama City or in the former Canal Zone. 2 FELICES PASCUAS Y PROSPERO ANO NUEVO B I a a 3 Suggestion Box The What are your ideas for future Suggestion Box reunions and general membership meet- is Open! ings? Tell us how we can expand or improve on the activities, i.e., dances and music, luncheon, despedida, mini- reunions, clubhouse, golf tournament, bingo, on-site ticket sales and registra- tion. This is YOUR Society. Giv us Send your Email to: How do you your ieas! office(@pancanalsociety.org envision its future? or write us at: Panama Canal Society, Inc. 7985 113th Street, Suite 334 Seminole, Florida 33772-4787 i fl n i S Zonie the Parrot says, "YOUR 2009 MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 31, 2008." Remember to give your family and friends a gift membership to the Panama Canal Society! alL317BB-.lBJIBIBJC02BIIJI EEO^ L3 FIBIBJBIpiBIBrpliprPiB IiIIiBiB October 15, 2008 TO: Executive Board, Panama Canal Society, Inc. THRU: President, Panama Canal Society, Inc. FROM: Chairperson, Bylaws Committee SUBJECT: Proposed Changes to: Article III Membership and Dues, Sec. 5 Dues and Fees of the Society, Paragraph D; Article IV Officers, Sec. 2 Appointed Officers, Paragraph A; and Article IX Executive Board, Sec. 1, Composition and Voting Rights of the Executive Board, Paragraph D 1. As a follow up to the Board's presentation to the general membership at the 2008 annual meeting, which highlighted the operational necessity to increase dues by $10 because of increasing operational costs, reunion costs, Canal Record publica- tion and mailing costs, and projected loss of income from a declining membership, the Bylaws Committee reviewed the exist- ing wording of Article III Membership and Dues, Sec. 5 Dues and Fees of the Society, Paragraph D to determine what changes needed to be made to affect the increase. 2. After careful review and based upon the rationale presented at the annual meeting and the general acceptance of the increase by those attending the annual meeting, the Bylaws Committee recommends that the existing article be amended to reflect the proposed $10 increase in dues to be effective January 1, 2010. Proposed Amendment # 34 Article III MEMBERSHIP AND DUES Existing: SEC 5 DUES AND FEES OF THE SOCIETY D. Dues shall be thirty dollars ($30.00) annually Proposed: SEC 5 DUES AND FEES OF THE SOCIETY D. Dues shall be forty dollars ($40.00) annually 3. As a result of a suggestion from the membership at the 2007 annual meeting for the Board to consider out-of-state repre- sentation on the Executive Board, and the subsequent successful trial period to evaluate the feasibility of establishing such a position, the Board recommended at the 2008 annual meeting the establishment of a DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE position. The Board further recommended that the membership approve: (a) the granting of authority to the President to designate one appointed director at his discretion, to serve as a director-at-large in an existing appointive director's position; (b) the require- ment that the incumbent be required to attend each annual business meeting and serve on a reunion committee; (c) the require- ment that the incumbent attend the one Christmas luncheon where nominations are accepted from the floor; and (d) the requirement that the incumbent be responsible for all his/her travel and telephone expenses. The Board's recommendations also preserve the current balance between elected and appointive positions on the Board and do not require the establishment of an additional position. These recommendations also allow the appointed member to participate in Board meetings by tele- phone. 4. Accordingly, upon review of Article IV Officers, Sec. 2 Appointed Officers, Paragraph A, and the concurrence in the establishment of a director-at-large position by the membership at the 2008 annual meeting, the Bylaws Committee recom- mends that the stated article be amended to include such a position. Proposed Amendment # 35 Article IV- OFFICERS Existing: SEC. 2 APPOINTED OFFICERS: A. A director, treasurer, legislative officer, sergeant-at-arms and chaplain, all of whom shall be appointed by the presi- dent. Proposed: SEC. 2 APPOINTED OFFICERS: A. A director, treasurer, legislative officer, sergeant-at-arms, and chaplain all of whom shall be appointed by the presi- dent. The president, at his/her discretion, may appoint a director-at-large in lieu of a director. The member so appoint- ed may attend board meetings by telephone. Also, the incumbent of such a position must attend each annual busi- ness meeting and serve on a reunion committee, may attend the one Christmas luncheon where nominations are accepted from the floor, and be responsible for all his/her travel and telephone expenses. 4 5. As a means of allowing the Board to use modem state-of-the-art communications in conducting business, the Bylaws Committee reviewed Article IX Executive Board, Sec. 1 Composition and Voting Rights of the Executive Board, Paragraph D, and concluded that the language currently contained in that paragraph restricts the Board from utilizing such advanced tech- nology. The current language implies that the use of such technology can only be used during "Emergency Communications Sessions" with a follow up "formal authorization or rejection" vote at the subsequent scheduled Board meeting. In other words, the president cannot utilize modem communication methods to conduct a meeting unless it is during an "Emergency Communications Session." With the economic situation as it is and with increasing gas prices, it is only good business to allow the President and the Board the flexibility to conduct meetings utilizing state-of-the-art communication technology. 6. Accordingly, the Bylaws Committee recommends that the existing language contained in the previously stated paragraph be modified to allow the Board to conduct business on a regular, routine basis using advanced communication means, such as, but not limited to, telephone, computer conference, electronic mail or facsimile transmission. In other words, the presi- dent and board may use these means to conduct a business meeting. Proposed Amendment # 36 Article IX EXECUTIVE BOARD Existing: SEC. 1 COMPOSITION AND VOTING RIGHTS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD D. The Executive Board in a regular or special meeting shall be empowered to authorize the expenditure of Society funds for the general Society administration, purchase of equipment or supplies necessary for the continuing operation of the Society activities or functions which are in the best interests of the Society as a whole. Any expenditures of Society funds or contracts related to Society activities shall be fully reported to the membership at regularly scheduled and/or Annual meetings. 1. If the president determines that timely or emergeficy authorization is required prior to the next regularly scheduled Board meeting, the president may accomplish Board authorization by calling an Emergency Communications Session utilizing modem state-of-the-art communications such as, but not limited to, telephone, computer con- ference, electronic mail or facsimile transmission. a. A motion of formal authorization or rejection must be presented at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. Each individual officer's vote during the Emergency Communications Session shall be con- sidered to be a binding vote and must be applied to the formal motion at the regularly scheduled Board meeting. Proposed: SEC. 1 COMPOSITION AND VOTING RIGHTS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD D. The Executive Board in a regular or special meeting shall be empowered to authorize the expenditure of Society funds for the general Society administration, purchase of equipment or supplies necessary for the continuing operation of the Society activities or functions which are in the best interests of the Society as a whole. Any expenditures of Society funds or contracts related to Society activities must be fully reported in a timely manner, to the membership at the next regularly scheduled and/or Annual meeting. 1. The Board may use modem state-of-the art communications such as, but not limited to, telephone, computer con- ference, electronic mail or facsimile transmissions to conduct business. Such meetings will be determined by the president. a. Minutes of meetings conducted by means of advanced communication technology will be kept in the same manner, in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, as those taken at meetings where the presi- dent requires the Board to physically meet. 7. As information, in accordance with Article XV Amendments, Sec. 1, Method of Amending Bylaws, Paragraph A. 1, these proposed changes may be amended or revised upon recommendation by the Bylaws Committee. Adoption of the changes must be approved by a minimum two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of the valid Amendment Ballots which have been received from the current (dues paid) Society members. Also, the proposed amendments must be published in their entirety in an issue of the Canal Record with an Amendment Ballot form. A deadline date must be established by the Board for counting the bal- lots. 8. Accordingly, the Bylaws Committee recommends to the Board for approval and vote by the membership the above pro- posed changes to: Article III Membership and Dues, Sec. 5 Dues and Fees of the Society, Paragraph D; Article IV Officers, Sec. 2 Appointed Officers, Paragraph A; and Article IX Executive Board, Sec. 1, Composition and Voting Rights of the Executive Board, Paragraph D. William P. McLaughlin Chairperson, Bylaws Committee 5 PANAMA CANAL SOCIETY 2009 MEMBERSHIP CONTEST The Panama Canal Society is sponsoring another membership contest for 2009. With your help, we hope to attract new members as well as those whose memberships have expired. Any successful organization must have a loyal, dedicated and committed membership base. S You, me, our parents, our children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, etc., are all needed to help "Preserve American ideals and Canal Zone friendships." Please review the rules and categories as they have changed for 2009. Class Reunion Organizers...pay special attention to the details. Remember as you are send- ing out letters and e-mails to your classmates to ask them to mention your name when they apply for membership and you will get the credit for the new memberships and be eligible to win valuable prizes as well as an opportunity to win two free room nights, (king or queen) at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort during the 2009 Reunion. You and your classmates have to be paid-up members to reserve a room at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, so you and your group may as well take the credit for the new members and collect! Giving a Panama Canal Society 2009 membership to your family, friends and other relatives is a perfect gift! They will start receiving the Canal Record with the first issue in March of 2009, plus the Annual Directory in April, the June issue which comes out just before the reunion, and all subsequent issues for the remainder of the year. It is never too early to start planning. Don't wait...renew now or apply for a new 2009 mem- bership after January 1st. Sign up your friends and family, and plan to attend the 2009 Reunion. Tom Wilder President Njyky5, wVi2N y pjJI'c 6 I I I I I I I I i I i I i i I ...and you could win Two Free Room Nights (king or queen) at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando during the 2009 Reunion! 7 PANAMA CANAL SOCIETY 2009 MEMBERSHIP CONTEST Contest will begin January 1, 2009, and end April 30, 2009. * All new memberships must be paid in full and received no later than April 30, 2009. * If there is more than one member with 16 or more "new members" to their credit, a drawing will take place for the "Top Membership Recruiter Award" at the May luncheon in Sarasota, Florida. You do not have to be present to win. * Complimentary memberships will be for 2010. * If the winner of the "Top Membership Recruiter Award" is unable to attend the 2009 Reunion, the two free room nights (king or queen) at the hotel can be transferred to another member of their choice. > If a member is successful in signing up 4 New Members they will receive: A Certificate of Recognition from the Executive Board. A Panama Canal Society License Plate. Two complimentary Saturday Night Ball Tickets for the 2009 Reunion. > If a member is successful in signing up 8 New Members they will receive: A Certificate of Recognition from the Executive Board. A Panama Canal Society License Plate. Two complimentary PanaZonian Dance Tickets for the 2009 Reunion. + Two complimentary Saturday Night Ball tickets for the 2009 Reunion. > If a member is successful in signing up 16 New Members they will receive: A Certificate of Recognition from the Executive Board. *. A Panama Canal Society License Plate. + Two complimentary PanaZonian Dance Tickets for the 2009 Reunion. o* Two complimentary Saturday Night Ball tickets for the 2009 Reunion. o A complimentary membership in the Panama Canal Society for 2010. . PLUS...your name is automatically entered into the drawing for: "TOP MEMBERSHIP RECRUITER AWARD" m~ B 2 i ^ CARNAVALITO FEBRUARY 6-7, 2009 DINNER/DANCE: Please join us on the east coast in Melbourne, Florida, on February 7, 2009, for Carnavalito 2009. Everyone is invited to an evening of fun, food, and dancing at the Holiday Inn (formerly Imperial's Hotel and Conference Center). Music will be provided by Frances Lindh Morrissey (BHS '62), who performed at the Continental Hotel in Panama and played alongside Lucho in the early years. Socializing with a cash bar begins at 6:00 pm with a short meet- ing beginning at 7:00 pm with dinner and dancing shortly thereafter. Dinner/dance registration will begin at 5:00 pm. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: There are a limited number of standard rooms (one king or two queens) available at the Holiday Inn for this event at the special rate of $105.00 plus taxes. There are also a limited number of Junior Suites (one king with a double pullout sofa) at the special rate of $125.00 plus taxes. When making reservations, please mention that you are with the Panama Canal Society. You must call the Holiday Inn directly at (321) 255-0077 to make your hotel reservations. The hotel is now accepting your reservations. The hotel is located at 8298 N. Wickham road (1-95, Exit 191 Wickham Road), Melbourne, FL 32940. REMEMBER, rooms are limited so make your reservations early. The hotel cutoff date will be January 23, 2009, at our special rate. Also, any additional nights (before or after February 6-7) are at the same special rate. COST: $40.00 per person which includes a combination plated sit-down dinner and entertainment (tax and gratuities included). Dinner is Center Cut Sirloin and Chicken Francaise (both entrees) including house salad, penne alfredo, green beans almandine, fresh baked rolls with butter, key lime pie, iced tea, and coffee. The deadline to send in your Carnavalito registration form is January 30. 2009, to Panama Canal Society, Inc., 7985 113th Street, Suite 334, Seminole, Florida 33772-4787. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please call Randy and JoElla Deakins at (321) 632-4057; Bob and Frances Morrissey at (321) 639-9092; or Donita McConaughey at (321) 259-0504. See Page 9 for Directions and other informa- tion. PANAMA CANAL SOCIETY CARNAVALITO REGISTRATION FORM FEBRUARY 7, 2009 * Member Name: STelephone #: SPlease make reservations for $40.00 each. Names of Guests (Please Print) o1. 5. _ 2. _____________________________ 6. _____ o3. 7. _ o4. 8. _ * Total enclosed: $ __ * Make checks payable to Panama Canal Society, Inc. and mail to Panama Canal Society, Inc., 7985 113th Street, Suite 334, Seminole, Florida 33772-4787 DEADLINE TO SEND IN CARNAVALITO REGISTRATION FORM IS JANUARY 30. 2009. * 8 SPACE COAST HOSTING PRE-CARNAVALITO GET-TOGETHER FEBRUARY 6, 2009 LOCATION: Royal Crown Room, Holiday Inn and Conference Center Space Coast Group will again be hosting a get-together in the Holiday Inn's Crown Royal Room, beginning at 4:00 p.m., Friday, February 6, 2009 We will provide beer, wine, sodas, and food until it runs out. Please feel free to bring a dish to share. Hotel Bar/Lounge will have an extended Happy Hour with some drink specials. Please join us for a fun-filled evening. This was a fabulous event last February and we hope to make it even greater this year. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please call Randy and JoElla beakins at (321) 632-4057; Bob and Frances Morrissey at (321) 639-9092; Donita McConaughey at (321) 259-0504. CARNAVALITO DRIVING DIRECTIONS 8298 North Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32940 1-95, Exit 191 Orlando: go West on State Hwy 408 (East West Expy) Drive. Take ramp and go South on State Hwy 417 (Central Florida Greeneway) Drive. Take ramp and go East on State Hwy 528 (Bee Line Expy). Take ramp and go South East on 1-95. Drive 13.9 miless. At Exit 191 take ramp to County Hwy 509 (Wickham Rd.). Or take 1-95 South to Exit 191 (Wickham Rd). Turn left onto Wickham Rd. going under the overpass, hotel entrance is at the next signal on the left. WlclIam Tampa: go East on I-4. At Exit 62 take SR V 417N. On 417N take Exit 26 go East on State Hwy 528 (Bee Line Expy), take Exit ,,ds' 42A (1-95 South). Drive 13.9 miless. At oa a Exit 191 take ramp to County Hwy 509 (Wickham Rd.). '* -SpYvgss Hi Rd i i Devereux or Office Park PI i '? a ____ J L Camn L- -z 'o^ ~ +... +,-- - THE REUNION The waiting was unbearable; I thought it was in vain. But now the moment has arrived, it's time to board the plane. SAs we speed across the sky, the hours seem like days. Then I finally see it through the cloudy haze. Orlando is below us, and soon we're at the gate. We grab our bags, pile in the car drive faster, I can't wait! We make a right and then a left, the hotel it is so near. We go inside, scan the crowd, and of course we grab a beer. We visit with old friends, and catch up on the latest. i :" ' We laugh and talk and reminisce of times that were the greatest. All the bartenders can't believe the drinking hours we keep, But this week we are Zonians and next week we can sleep. The days they pass too quickly, and the nights do just the same. It's almost time, we must return, back from whence we came. Mr. Carter, what a guy, he took the Zone away, But in our hearts it lives and breathes, and is with us here today. At the desk we all check out, and turn in the funny key. All these friends who part at once, a depressing sight to see. We hug and kiss and bid farewell to those we hold so dear, But there's a bright spot 'cause we know we'll see them all next year! I sometimes wish that Zonians filled the houses near to mine. The people there just can't relate to a Paradise lost in time. I will always miss the Canal Zone, its simple life and pleasures, But as I leave it's plain to see, its people are its treasures. Unknown author from San Diego, California 10 Panama Canal Society, Inc. ANNUAL PICNIC 7c 7 MARCH 21, 2009 The Panama Canal Society will hold its Annual Picnic at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Shelter #8 in A.L. Anderson Park, Tarpon Springs, Florida. Anderson Park is located 7/lOths of a mile north of Klosterman Rd. or 9/lO0ths of a mile south of Tarpon Springs/Keystone Rd. on the east side of Highway 19. Shelter #8 has ample parking space and is close to restrooms. Everyone attending is asked to bring a covered dish to share and your own soft drinks. The Park does not allow alcoholic beverages on the premises. The Society will provide plastic plates, utensils, cups, hamburgers, hotdogs and buns. Bingo, games and great door prizes are on the agen- da. Come and join fellow members for a nice Spring afternoon in Anderson Park. Picnic begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch at 12:00 noon. A short business meeting will be held after lunch. For more information contact: Tom Spence at (352) 684-7771 SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Ocala, Fla Seated: Patricia Norris, Marbella Melody, Bill Melody. Standing: Ted Norris, Woody Foster, John Balchun, Leo Shadeck. Kathy Wilder, Brittney Wilder, Albert Wilder, and Chris Wilder. Seated: Leo Krziza, Irene McCracken, and Roland Lees. Standing: Elaine Austin and Patricia Lees. Seated: Joan Arndt, Betty Blanchette, Ceci and Tom Spence. Standing: Edna Didier, Larry Didier, Robert and Seated: Betty LeDoux-Morris and Nancy Van Siclen. Donna Blanchette. Standing: Kathy Egolf, Mike Coffey, and Margaret McLaughlin. Bill McLaughlin and Bill Melody. Ocala Luncheon attendees 11 Please review the full versions of the minutes of these meet- ings by visiting the Panama Canal Society website at http://www.pancanalsocietv.org. PANAMA CANAL SOCIETY, INC. EXECUTIVE BOARD MINUTES HEADQUARTERS OFFICE SEMINOLE, FLORIDA August 23, 2008 Actions taken: Approved the minutes of the June 14, 2008, Executive Board Meeting. Approved the expenditures for the period of April 23, 2008, through June 11, 2008, in the amount of $28,784.06. Approved 100 new members for the months of April, May and June. Approved Hard Rock Hotels International as a Society Corporate Sponsor. PANAMA CANAL SOCIETY, INC. ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING JULY 4, 2008 ROSEN SHINGLE CREEK RESORT, ORLANDO, FLA Significant Actions taken: Approved the minutes as written. Approved the financial statement for audit. Membership contest winners. New license plate contest. 2008 2010 Elections. LEGISLATIVE REPORT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE PROGRAM (FEDVIP) Jim O'Donnell The Office of Personnel Management has contracted with 10 plans (seven den- tal plans and three vision plans) to provide comprehensive dental and vision services to federal and U.S. Postal Service employees, annuitants, compensation and survivor annuitants under the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). Enrollment takes place exclusively through BENEFEDS at www.BENEFEDS.com or by telephone at 877-888-3337. Enrollment in FEDVIP does NOT take place directly with an insurance plan. There are plans not affiliated with FEDVIP that have designed their programs and Web sites to resemble and sound like FEDVIP. They are not part of FEDVIP. Their enrollment will be directly with an insurance plan, not at the sites above. These plans are contacting employees and annu- itants requesting credit card/banking information to enroll in their plans. Although they state tax advantages for employ- ees, FEDVIP is the only government wide program that pro- vides employees with premium conversion. The official FEDVIP dental plans are Aetna, GEHA, MetLife, United Concordia, Triple-S, GHI and Comp Benefits. The vision plans are Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Spectra, and VSP. Information on these plans can be obtained on the above Web site or at the above telephone number, not directly from an insurance company. NARFE LEGISLATIVE HOTLINE Responding to the Office of Personnel Management's September 25th release of Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) rates for the 2009 plan year, NARFE President Margaret L. Baptiste acknowledged that while the overall average FEHBP premium increase of 7.0 percent for 2009 is within the range of increases in other large group health insurance plans, she is troubled that the share paid by employees and retirees in the program's most popular plan (Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BC/BS) standard option) will jump by 13.3 percent and that enrollees will pay significantly high- er co-payments and coinsurance for brand-name prescription drugs in 2009. However, NARFE is pleased that a hearing aid benefit will be added to FEHBP plans and that OPM decided that a separate and controversial Medicare "Sub- Option" is not currently acceptable. The entire press release will be posted on the NARFE web site. 2009 premiums for employees and retirees are available as Adobe files on the OPM web site, www.opm.gov/. That means files in a portable document format (pdf) are available at http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/09rates/index.asp. Both the November and December issues of NARFE maga- zine will provide the additional coverage begun in the October issue, pages 26-32. The NARFE web site, www.narfe.org/, will also provide additional information. Prior to the upcoming "Open Season," November 10, 2008 through December 8, 2008, OPM will mail CSRS and FERS annuitants detailed information about costs and bene- fits in FEHBP and about the Dental and Vision plans, now in their third year. Availability of dental and vision plans, along with their premiums and benefits will vary, are not dependent upon enrollment in the FEHBP, and unlike the health insur- ance plans, enrollees will pay the full cost of any elected option. On September 24, as part of legislation, H.R. 2638, to provide for continuing appropriations through March 6, 2009, the House passed a Senate approved provision providing for a 3.9 percent pay raise for federal civilians, the same as mili- tary personnel. Other issues are still to be resolved before this legislation would be sent to President Bush. Jim O'Donnell, Legislative Representative 12 Zonie the Parrot says, "YOUR 2009 MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 31, 2008." YOUR REPORTER SAYS AL Allen Cotton AZ Nancy Eide Diane French AR Betty Dunning Lynn Harp CA Helen Aanstoos-Hay and Isaac Hay CO Lars Morales FL Central Dawn Gressang Emerald Coast Edwin Armbruster Ocala Grace Shadeck Pensacola Barbara Vose-Kulig South Florida Tom Pattison Space Coast Janice Scott Tallahassee Skip Rowley GA June A. Stevenson (334) 361-2373 (520) 577-7284 (623) 546-8624 (479) 633-0612 (479) 271-8055 (707) 887-1015 (303) 953-0711 (386) 441-6595 (850) 897-1330 (352) 347-4141 (850) 474-6341 (954) 894-1247 (321) 783-4316 (850) 422-2151 (770) 995-7537 HI Frances (Farrell) Viglielmo LA Patt Foster Roberson MD Robin Harrison Baker Midwest Paul Bierman MS Patt Foster Roberson NC Patricia Hunt Northwest Barbara (Greene) Litchford OK Laura (Bums) Redemann Panama Anna Opel SC George Garcia TX Dallas Linda Morris Kerrville JoAnne Fields San Antonio Paula Kuyoth-Ayers VA Karen (Peugnet) Brandl (808) 373-4836 (225) 774-7761 (410) 654-2351 (630) 650-5006 (225) 774-7761 (828) 696-3995 (206) 334-3359 (918) 745-1337 011(507) 262-1001 (864) 801-2072 (972) 398-9744 (830) 895-2794 (830) 632-9498 (757) 233-6767 Deadline for the MARCH 2009 Canal Record is January 9, 2009. SAARIZONA Chester and Mary Grace Oakes have moved from Arizona to Panama. Presently, they are in Paso Ancho, where they are enjoying walking in the cool air. They took seventeen days to drive down in their van. The trip was interesting, but quite uneventful. They are renting a home, but plan to build. Both Chester and Mary Grace were very active in the Arizona Panama Canal Society. The daughters of Adele (Farbman) and Robbie Adams are both attending the University of Arizona. Elyse is in her third year and studying Education, with an emphasis on bilin- gual and Spanish. She should graduate in 2010. Yvette graduated from Desert Vista High School in May and is in her first year. Adele's sister, Sheila Farbman LaBella, came to Phoenix from Florida for Yvette's gradua- tion. She and Adele traveled up through Sedona to Flagstaff and stopped in Prescott Valley and had a lovely visit with Ginger Zornes. Nancy L. Eide, Reporter (520) 577-7284 email: cativarose(msn.com CALIFORNIA We just got back from a whirlwind five-day visit to S Panama. Sue Kotalik Morse's mom Carmen just turned 90 and they threw a big party for Helen and Isaac Hay her in Panama City. Isaac and I decided on a whim that we should be there! Carmen looked terrific and was well honored. She had on a sparkling tiara and high heels (if I can wear high heels at 90 it will be a mir- acle) and several generations of smiling and dancing relatives made it a party to remember. It was catered with sumptuous tipico food and a stunning pollera and two montunos came and entertained all with some traditional dances. We had not seen Barbara and John Kotalik in over 40 years so it was a swell reunion for us. (L-R): Barbara Kotalik, Devon Kotalik, Michelle Morse, John Kotalik, Pollera, John Paul Kotalik, Carmen Kotalik (the birthday girl), and Sue Kotalik Morse. We stayed at the Panama Vacation Quarters, compliments of the Panama Canal Museum silent auction at the last reunion. Quarry Heights was so convenient and pleasant. We caught a cab to Carmen's party rather than try to find parking 13 Zonie the Parrot says, "YOUR 2009 MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 31, 2008." in the city, and the driver drove like a bat out of hell. On top of that, there were no seat belts in the back and I thought for sure we were going to die that night in a horrible high-speed vehicular accident. Our driver was, however, very articulate and knowledgeable and we had a lively discussion of politics in Panama and the Estados Unidos. The day after the party we went to Santa Clara Beach with John Kotalik who lives in Washington state and his niece Devon from Texas. It had rained hard all during the night but by noon, as we arrived at the beach, the weather and the beach were sublime. We ended the day with a dinner there at Las Veraneras. John had not been back in over 30 years! John was a chubby high schooler but you should see him now! He works out and is in excellent shape. He tried to join us the fol- lowing night for pizza and clams at the old Napoli but Panama City commuting was insane. They had closed off traffic on Avenida Balboa and it was gridlock, and he could not get there. Isaac Hay and John Kotalik, Santa Clara Beach Rob Roy, Kathy Wainio, Gordy Will, and Woody DeJernette joined us and we celebrated a meal with good company and friendship. Gordy will be coming to visit San Francisco shortly so we will be seeing her soon. We also were able to drop in on Marina Hughes in Gamboa and ran into Pablo Prieto at Niko's Cafe in Balboa. When we went by Rob Roy's and Kathy's house in Cardenas we were just in time for some sanchocho soup which they had made since Kathy was nursing a cold. Their swimming pool is complete and so inviting! Only got to talk with Vicki Sizemore and Ed Wardlow on the phone, but we will catch up with them when we return in January. The whole ex-C.Z. community was reeling from the recent, unexpected death of John Carlson. There were over 400 at his funeral service in Balhoa. Gordy Will, Woody DeJernette, Helen Aanstoos-Hay, Isaac Hay, Kathy Wainio, and Rob Roy, Napoli. 14 Meanwhile, back in California, I got a call from Bill Quinn with an interesting story. When he was a lad at age four, his paternal grandmother willed him a lovely old grand- father clock that originally belonged to Jefferson Davis. That is THE Jefferson Davis! He hauled it to California from New Jersey in 1979 and since it was too big to put in his house, he put it in storage. In the '80s he took a clock repair class so he could get all its workings in good repair. He recently contact- ed an auction house in San Francisco and they appraised it at 8 to 10 thousand dollars. Well, are you sitting down? It sold at auction for nearly $43,000!! He paid off the mortgage on his house and still has a nest egg left over. Susan Mitchell Conniry wrote from San Diego that they sold one of their two pieces of land at Lake Cushman, Wash. They nearly quadrupled their investment on the sale. In these depreciating times it's unusual to do so well in real estate. Susan sent me a photo of her with their two pups, Mystery and Legend. This photo was chosen by the Lakeside Community Center to be the cover photo of their local events and activity guide. Susan and hubby Tom are now officially retired but continue doing community service by presenting the urban disaster survival training courses. bl IBCL~ ~ ~ 1 Is~lii~~ p~ i3?esFC. John and Lila Freed of Rohnert Park have been spending the last couple weeks dealing with health problems. John recently suffered a bout of aspiration pneumonia and responded well to antibiotics. But the biggest challenge is a brain tumor on his temporal lobe. The good news is that it will be easy to excise and so he will be going to Redwood City for the surgery, followed by radiation. We are all hoping for a good recovery. Their two sons have been there to help and Roger Kelley has been coming up from San Jose. Roger was just a little boy in Panama many years ago when Lila moved in with them. She was still with them when she met and then married John, the love of her life. Please include John in your prayers. Santa Rosan Keith Olsen spent time in Hawaii this past July at his future retirement home. His sister Kathy from Reno joined him. They spent the 4th at their brother Mike's house and set off a bunch of fireworks. Keith will be going back to Hawaii to spend Thanksgiving with Mike. Keith recently chatted with Ricky Appin who has been in London the past month, working with his investment firm. And speak- ing of traveling, Marge Cohen Brigadier had a two-week visit to Africa in October. I was surprised to hear from Linda Luke who lived in Rodman in the '60s. She lives in Riverside County, graduat- ed from Cal State, raised two daughters and is a retired social worker. She lives with and cares for her aging mom. Linda and I used to be cheerleaders for the Rodman boys' basketball team one summer, along with Bernadette McNamee and Doreen Adams. Linda has stayed in touch with several of the old Rodman gang including Roy Bridges who is now retired and living in Arizona, Pat and Janice Swanstrom who live in Thousand Oaks, and Darryl Morse who lives in Illinois. Joanie Ridge Cameron writes that she'll miss the Los Gatos picnic because she is helping with a fashion show fundraiser for the new rehab unit at Sutter Roseville Medical Center. She recently visited her Aunt Joan and family in Valencia, Calif. Joan Ridge DeGrummond was the California reporter for years and has been very involved in the Panama Canal Society. She is currently going through cancer treatment and soon having surgery. Joanie wanted to be sure to mention she was named after her father Bob Ridge's sister, Joan. Joanie, who now lives in Lincoln, Calif., is amazed at how much they are alike and have always been very close. Joan (Ridge) DeGrummond and Ridge Cameron. That's all the news for this issue. Hope you all are happy and well and again, please include John Freed and Joan DeGrummond in your thoughts and prayers. "See" you in the next issue! Helen Aanstoos-Hay and Isaac Hay, Reporters (707) 887-1015 email: Haanstoos66(a'comcast.net FLORIDA Central Florida Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Boy, did this year go by fast! Janet Stuart, Jacque Vowell, and Dawn Gressang treated Pam Crowell to dinner in celebration of Dawn Gressang her birthday. Pam shared the pictures of her and Len Wilson's trip to Peru this past summer. Pam had the pictures neatly arranged and filed in a photo album. Jacque borrowed a picture to accompany this column. her namesake Joanie Roger Kat in San Francisco reports that his stepsister Marion Bradley Linkh recently visited and he took her to the DeYoung Art Museum in Golden Gate Park. Also his stepbrother Kevin Bradley and his girlfriend Yolanda visit- ed him again, along with brother Don Kat and his wife Marsha, who is an artist and art teacher in Panama. Roger conversed with his old professor H. Loring White, who has written and published a book called Ragging It, Getting Ragtime Into History. I presume that must be about music? Anyhow, Roger says if you are coming through San Francisco, give him a shout. Len Wilson and Pam Crowell in Peru Janet Stuart writes that she and her daughter Lindsey took a trip to Alabama recently and had a mini-family reunion with her son David and granddaughter Haleigh. A few days later Janet and Lindsey drove to Tennessee to visit Margie and Mike Corrigan. While they were there Marge and Mike threw a dinner party and invited a few other zonians in the area: Jim Riley (BHS'41), Jeff Riley (BHS'66), Nancy Askew (BHS'62) Goodwin with husband Jack, as well as a couple of neighbors. 15 Lindsa) \\illingham, Janet Stuart, Willingham Dinner party at the home of Margie and Mike Corrigan This reporter just returned from a trip to Las Vegas and stayed at the Mirage. I traveled with my sister Bonnie Morrison. She stayed at Treasure Island with three friends and she played in a slot tournament. My friend Mel from Arizona drove to Las Vegas to meet me. Bonnie and her friends joined Mel and me to see Chicago, The Blue Man Group, and Love, a musical production based on all Beatles Music. Mel and I walked the streets of Las Vegas visiting the different casinos and we went on a gondola ride at the Venetian casino where the gondolier sang to us! We played the penny slots mostly and won some, but put most of the money back--isn't that what happens in Vegas? But we had a fun time even if we came back home with less money. Pam, Jacque and I headed to the Keys for Fantasy fest this year. What a party! What happens in the Keys, will stay in the Keys... 801 AU ' Pam Crowell, Googie Lopez, and Dawn Gressang awn Gressang and a dance partner in Key West Jacque traveled to Panama with Faye Weisser from San Antonio, Texas, to visit Ed Wardlow and Vicki Sizemore in November. I am sure they will share some pictures of their trip in the next issue. That's it for now. Please let me know of your comings and goings. I hope 2009 is the best year yet and I wish you all good health! Dawn Gressang, Reporter (386) 441-6595 e-mail: Dawnthedancer(aol.com Ocala On September 13th, the Ocala/Panama Canal Ditchdiggers held their biannual luncheon in conjunction with the Society General Membership meeting at the Ocala Elks Club. Those Grace Shadeck attending were: Joan Arndt, Betty Blanchette, Elaine Austin, John Balshun, Robert and Donna Blanchette, Dick and Fran Clinton, Jerry and Dianne Cox, Larry and Edna Didier, George and Jean Egger, Woody Foster, Judy (Armbruster) Haisten, Leo Krziza, Irene McCracken, Roland and Patricia Lees, Anne "Rusty" LoFranco, Bill and Marbella Melody, Ted and Patsy Norris, Robert and Elba Parker, Leo Shadeck, Susan (McCullough) Burk, Virginia Callan, Mike Coffey, Linda Dahlstrom, Kathy Egolf, Betty LeDoux-Morris, Deb Mann, Donna (Humphrey) Mann, Bill and Margaret McLaughlin, Ed and Joan Ohman, Lynda Carol Philips, Pam Reid, Tom and Cecilia "Ceci" Spence, Nancy Van Siclen, Mike Young, Albert and Aura Wilder, Kathy Wilder, Chris Wilder, and Brittney Wilder. Brittney was able to join the group during her lunch break from work. Tom Wilder, President of the Panama Canal Society and of the Ocala/Panama Canal Ditchdiggers. presided over the meeting. After a delicious and plentiful lunch, we were treat- ed to a 10-minute slide show which consisted of many mem- orable pictures of various scenes of Panama City, the Atlantic side, the Pacific side, the Locks, the Thatcher Ferry Bridge (aka Bridge of the Americas), the Centennial Bridge, Madden Dam, the Spillway, the Interior, Panama Viejo, Albrook, and so many more. When the photos of Balboa and Cristobal High Schools appeared on the screen, there were cheers from those who attended the schools. the museum matched the same amount. ... .. Tom Wilder Kathy Egolf, Executive Vice President of the Panama Canal Museum, was presented with a check for over $4,000 from Leo Krziza. About five years ago, Leo donated $25,000 to the museum in memory of his sister Esther Krziza when the museum matched the same amount. Kathy Egolf and Leo Krziza The various door prizes, donated by the PC Society and other members, were given out when individual names were randomly picked from a container with all the names of those who attended. Margaret McLaughlin donated a beautiful flo- ral arrangement and a basket tilled with several items. However, in order to win those prizes, each of us had to answer a multi-questionnaire about the Canal Zone which Margaret handed out to us. The two top winners of the con- test were: Joan Ohman and Bill Melody. As I mingled and talked with various people. I had a few "I didn't know that" moments. For instance, while chitchat- ting with Ceci Spence, she told me that Virginia Callan was her sister. I also found out that Anne "Rusty" LoFranco and Joan Arndt were classmates at Balboa High. Mike Young was asking me about a book on medicine on Ancon Hill--said that his mother was a nurse at Gorgas Hospital and would enjoy reading it. Found out his mom was Mary Young I didn't know that either. Mary was the supervisor of Ward 4. My hus- band Leo jokingly commented "You don't know much, do you?" John Balshun said he will be going to Panama to celebrate Panama's Independence Day. He will be drinking Ccrvcza Panama and Ron Cortez (que bueno es!) for the festivities. He also mentioned that this was the first Presidential election where a Zonian is running for President. I guess I had a puz- zled look on my face until he told me that Senator John McCain was born in the Canal Zone. I didn't know that!! Received an email from Don Dertien explaining why he and his wife Tish missed the meeting. Tish was going to have oral surgery. He said the day after the procedure, she started bleeding but is doing fine now. He also wrote that near the end of August, he and Tish met their son Paul, his wife Kathy, and granddaughter Brittany in Seattle. After a pleas- ant dinner and evening, Don, Tish, Paul and Kathy, boarded the Carnival Spirit for a cruise to Alaska. Brittany flew back to Anchorage. The two couples sailed off to Alaska and on their way saw many beautiful glaciers, several cities includ- ing Sitka and Juneau. Upon arriving in Anchorage, Brittany was there to meet them. Brittany is a biologist and sails on fishing boats counting and dissecting fish for the U.S. At that time she was on a 680-footer but usually is on 65- and 75-foot long boats. Don, Tish, Paul, and Kathy spent three wonderful days sightseeing in and around Anchorage, enjoyed visiting with Brittany, and listening to the tales of the "fisher- woman's" adventures. It was a fine trip but a lengthy return to Ocala; they did 15 hours of shopping in Seattle and Houston. Don said that for anyone going to Alaska bring money!! He also mentioned they did not see Sarah as the big announcement was not yet made. Our feature person for the Canal Reco'rd is Ruth (Taylor) Conlan. -'"/ What brought you to Panama: I had three sisters living in the Canal Zone. I was working for the Navy in New Hampshire and trans- ferred to work in the Zone. I Ruth (Taylor) Conlan worked primarily at Gorgas 17 Hospital first in the Radiology Department and then in the Main Office. Years in Canal Zone: Six years. Key Events: I married Rene Conlan in March of 1948. We left the Zone in 1951 eventually settling in California. Rene worked for the Electrical Division as a Telephone Installer/Maintenance. What is missed most: My wonderful friends, the lifestyle, and the beautiful country. Since Panama: From California, Rene and I moved to Florida to be nearer to family, who were all on the East Coast, except for my son who lives in Tennessee. Rene passed away in June 2006. My sister Juanita McConaughey lives here in Ocala. We see each other often. My daughter Kathleen lives with me. I am now retired and manage to keep busy. Any news for the next Canal Record is welcomed. Please call, e-mail, or snail them to me. Muchas gracias. Grace Shadeck, Reporter (352) 347-4141 e-mail: lvgs6171(,embarqmail.com Pensacola It sure hasn't been a long time since my last article--like less than two months--not much has happened to get excited about. Tried to pull news out of people, but they had nothing to offer. So far (October), we've escaped the horrid wrath of major hurricanes. By the time this article comes out, hurricane season will be over once again. Hurricane Ike breezed past us (we received lots of rain and wind) and went on to Houston for an extend- ed, destructive stay with our family--Brent, Crystal Kulig, and Patsy (Lee) Moore. Crystal and Brent bunked in with Patsy in Humble and waited out the storm--thank God they and their homes survived without hardly a scratch--hopeful- ly, that will be the last we see of that type of storm. Barb (Egolf) and Louie Dedeaux of Pensacola enjoyed a visit this past summer from Neal Compton of Lewiston, Idaho. He came a few weeks before the Reunion, went to the Reunion with them, and stayed another few weeks afterwards (this guy really loves Pensacola--as we who live here do). Along with the visit with Barb and Louie, Neal visited his daughter Cassie Compton, who lives and works here in Pensacola. Barb brought Neal over to our house for a short visit with Keith and I before the Reunion. Our grandson Shane went on a two-week business trip to Prattville, Ala., to prepare a new JCPenney store for a grand opening. I haven't spoken to him since he returned (he's been working 24/7), but he was planning to meet with the Alabama Area Reporter Allen Cotton while he was there--maybe I'll have more on that for my next article. Received a call from Ed Armbruster (Area Reporter for Niceville). He's planning another Pana-zonie Ping Ding soon within the next few months (see announcement in the October issue). Darla and Kevin went to the last one and had a great time. I wasn't able to attend, but hopefully this time I will. Darla and I think we may have found a location for the next Gulf Coast Panazonian Mini-Reunion--still looking into it!!! Our grandson Johnathan (9) is really into football--what a player!! He travels with his team "The Wildcats" to differ- ent locations on the Gulf Coast and is having himself a great time. Darla doesn't know what he's going to do without foot- ball after the season is over, he loves it that much!! He has really excelled in the sport--remember the Rams at that age? What a wonderful sport for the kids to get involved in--I truly believe that we parents had more fun than they did!! Darla and her Rams buddies have been on the chat sites sending photos back and forth--we spent quite some time the other day just reminiscing about it. Barb, Deb, Jon and J Dedeaux are heading to Las Vegas next week to attend Sonya Dedeaux's wedding. I should have all the beautiful details and photos for my next article. I wish I could go with them and stop in to visit with my long- time friend Maryann Van Loon--we have spoken in the past years, but I haven't seen her since she left the Zone many years ago. Keith and Louie are still enjoying golfing together. They usually go at least once a week! Keith has even played in a few charity tournaments with his office colleagues and really enjoys the excitement of match play. Our grandson Bobby (7) has taken up golf also--he takes lessons in the "1st Tee" pro- gram (originated by Tiger Woods) and really loves the game! Keith is going next week with him to share some of the fun. Granddaughter Isabella (we call her Bella) (4) is totally involved in ballet--maybe someday she'll be a "prima balle- rina"--who knows? Granddaughter Crystal (4) in Houston is totally involved in piano and singing--has a beautiful voice and loves playing her piano and singing for us over the phone. Grandchildren are such a joy. Darla went back to work this year at the Cordova Park Elementary School and just loves teaching--she teaches Spanish on the side also. She had taken a year off, but decid- ed to return to work and get back to school and get her degree. She's a working "mom" machine--just like I was in the Zone. We're expecting visits from Brent and Crystal for Thanksgiving and again for Christmas--can't wait to see them. Thanksgiving will be shared at Dawn and Bob's and Christmas will be at Darla and Jeff's. We were going out for Thanksgiving for quite some years, but decided to go back to tradition and have it at home. I think we're going to enjoy that much more--even though the dishwashing sort of gets out of hand!! We'll also be enjoying an evening Christmas Eve sup- per at our house after Mass while we open our stockings. Can't wait for the holidays--my favorite time of year. 18 2009 MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 31, 2008. Life is great. I'm enjoying the grandchildren, bowling once a week, working out at the gym three times a week, shopping, etc. Keith and I will celebrate our 5th Anniversary (October 25th) and we have a friend's wedding to attend that evening--seems like we just got married yesterday--time sure does fly when you're having fun!! If you have any news for my next article, no matter how small, please call or send it to me. Hasta luego!! Barbara M. (Hall) Vose-Kulig, Reporter (850) 474-6341 e-mail: czbarbv(&cox.net Space Coast Kathie McConaughey has retired as the Space Coast Reporter after the last seven years which we appreciated so much. She and Bob will continue to live in Merritt Island, and continue being active in Zonian activities around the Space Coast. I'm Janice Scott, the new Space Coast Reporter, and I look forward to succeeding Kathie with the challenge of get- ting Space Coast Zonians to submit their stories to the Record. For those of you who don't know me, I grew up on Amador Road, and later Las Cumbres; and worked for PanCanal and DOD. I have six beautiful grandchildren, and served as City of Cocoa Beach commissioner and mayor for five years. Janice Scott, granddaughter Catherine, daughter Katrina Herring, and granddaughter Sofia. Most of all, my family and I are very proud to be third generation Roosevelt Medal Descendants and three genera- tions of Balboa High School graduates. Long-standing friendships and family ties shared by members of the Panama Canal Society are unique and historical. Many of my child- hood friends knew each other's grandparents, who were also friends with each other. Likewise, many of our children and grandchildren now know each other. My grandparents, Tom and Jessie Grimison, were first among other PanCanal retirees who pioneered the beach town ofNuevo Gorgona in the late 1920s. Jessie wouldn't miss a PC Society Reunion in the 1940s and '50s in St. Pete. My mother Janice Grimison Scott retired from the Panama Canal Company in 1965 with mango picking years, and served as secretary for the Civic Council, and from its beginning, was a scorekeeper for Fastlich Teenage Baseball League until her retirement. She was BHS Class of 1927, and her siblings were graduates too. My brothers, Ed (1956) and Richard (1960); and I (1962) were BHS grads, as were my daughter Katrina Herring (1981); son lan (1984); and sons Geoffrey and Brian attended BHS as well. My dad Edward (Ted) Scott was a New Zealand jour- nalist and NBC News commentator, which included manag- ing editor at The Panama American and many other newspa- pers during his career. My parents lived in Costa Rica during WWII; Ted served in M 16 and President. TACA Airline, and Janice recruited Costa Rican labor for PanCanal. His last job with NBC News was covering the Six Days War from Cairo, Egypt, which lasted five years. Both my parents seemed to know everyone, both Zonians and Panamanians. They retired to Cocoa Beach, and many other Zonians and Panamanians followed. What camaraderie! Although I'm from the Pacific side, I am firmly anchored here on this Atlantic barrier island where my hammock sways in the tropical breeze; I can watch a space shuttle launch or manatees play at my dock; take a cruise or visit with Zonian friends who live here, and yes, this is truly a wonderful life to which I add being the Space Coast Reporter. Peggy Huff hosted a Girls Night Out (GNO) for nine gal pals at her Merritt Island home. Following a light supper, they enjoyed a DVD recording of a live Celtic Woman concert from Slane Castle in Ireland. This was a first-time viewing of the phenomenal Irish performers for some of them who are now avid fans. A delicious dessert of mango sorbet with Kahlua fudge sauce and strawberries was served. They all look forward to the next GNO. (L-R): Fran Meyer, Sharon Nace, Mary Ann O'Shea, Maria Felgar, Nancy Grimison, Katrina Herring, Niki Meyer, Janice Scott, and Peggy Huff. While vacationing at their Vero Beach townhouse, Judy (Warford) and Jim Wheeler cruised to the Bahamas with Dr. Carol Meyer, Melrose, and Cecy Wright, Pembroke Pines, Fla. They also entertained many longtime Canal Zone friends including Jo Clark, Jacksonville; Stevin Helin, Sarasota; Rene Nellis, New Smyrna Beach; Janice Scott, Cocoa Beach; and Ellen (Best) and husband Jackie Osborne, Baton Rouge, La., whose vacation was cut short due to preparations for Hurricane Gustav in Baton Rouge. The Zonian time-honored tradition of Canasta was enjoyed, with the overall winner being one who claimed not to be familiar with the game (Ellen). 19 Jim whei Osborne. The Wheelers visited their daughter Jana, husband John Potts and three grandchildren, Jillian, John Joseph, and Joshua, in Dallas on their drive home. Son James IV, wife Judy, and year-old grandson Jack, live in San Antonio. The Wheelers leave for Singapore shortly to visit daughter Jeri and husband Peter Hsu, and grandchildren Karis Janae and Zackary James. They will also go to Hong Kong before returning to Texas for the holidays. Elizabeth (Grimison) and Bill Fahy and their daughter Shannon have recently relocated to Burlington, Vt. Bill is working for the Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Service. They are loving the spectacular autumn, and anticipate learning to ski and ice fish! Captain Albert Bernasconi (formerly of Balboa and La Boca) and son Gerard, who live nearby, hosted Bill and Liz to an excellent meal at the Captain's home. Their daughters Erin and Colleen attend colleges in Central Florida. Bob and Frances Morrissey announce the arrival of their sixth grandchild Nathan Jeffrey Adelman, born June 22, 2008, to daughter Tristan and joins sisters, Camryn and Haley, and brother Alex. Their son Sean was issued his U.S.C.G. License as Master, Oceans Unlimited, any tonnage, any ocean, and sails as Chief Mate on the MV Courage, Inter- American Ocean Shipping, and works as a marine consultant for marine operations and security in the United Arab Emirates. Daughter Keri, husband George, and grandchil- dren, Jillian and Jake, are doing well. Bob and Frances will cruise from Baltimore to Bermuda on the Grandeur of the Seas. The Space Coast will host the annual Carnvalito dance, Saturday evening, February 7, in Melbourne, Fla. Check the October Canal Record for details. A fun event you do not want to miss! The Space Coast will also host a get-together Friday night, February 6, for those who have reservations Friday and Saturday nights. Make your reservations early. Tallahassee This past August our nephew Brian Gerhart came to pay us a visit all the way from Japan. He has been stationed in Tokyo for the past three years, and is , now going to attend language school for a year to learn Polish, so as to be up to speed when he arrives at his new duty Skip Rowley station in Warsaw, Poland, next year. It was a pleasure to have him here, if only for a short week. Suffice it to say, he has a very good job with fantastic travel benefits. Lane and Georgia Thompson have been on the road again. This time they attended graduation ceremonies. When their granddaughter Kaylin Dicicco graduated from high school, she had an appointment with the Army for boot camp. She saw that as a way to pay for her college expenses via an ROTC scholarship which will supplement her CVS scholar- ship. Her goal is to be a pharmacist. She is on her way now as she completed boot camp at Fort Jackson, S.C. From there, Lane and Georgia drove to Pawleys Island, S.C., to visit Tom McCullough and his brother Don and wife Karen Hammond McCullough--all three were CZ brats with Atlantic side roots. Don suggested an outstanding seafood restaurant where Lane finally found some delicious Creek Shrimp that was in season, under the guise as bait. Lane said they were fantastic. When he was told they were his bait, Lane responded that they were better eating than anything that would bite them. Lane had seconds. Lane then turned around to drive to Fort McClellan, Ala., to attend John Marshall's son Chuck Anderson's gradua- tion from the Army National Guard's Warrant Officer School. John drove down from his new digs in Iowa. Chuck lives in Phoenix. For an update on the Tallahassee Barbershop Harmony Chapter, our chapter came in second out of the four chapters that competed at the annual Timpoochee weekend, which is always held on the third weekend in September. Also, a fair- ly new quartet from Tallahassee got the first place trophy for the best songs and routine. Barbershop singing is still alive and well in Tallahassee. As you can see, by the shortness of my article this time, I have had very little input from any one. Please folks, I can't write about you if you don't send some information of your travels. Skip Rowley, Reporter (850) 422-2151 e-mail: SRowley26(Fcomcast.net Janice G Scott, Reporter (321) 783-4316 e-mail: pcsocietv(ycfl.rr.com 20 GEORGIA Received an e-mail from Carolyn Holmes Morris of Hephzibach, Ga., in which she writes: "Ray and I went to San Antonio and spent a week with Dolores June Stevenson (Wheeler) and LeMoyne Hall. Kathleen (McConaghy) and Bill Campbell joined us. We spent a few days doing the tourist thing like going to the Sunken Gardens, zoo, and a grape-stomping (wine) contest. "Catherine (Pudgie Watson) D'Andrea, Danielle Harned, Pat (Rogers) Bisgrove, Ginny (Perra) and Stuart Husbey, Suzy (Hele) and Charlie Carlton, and Judy (Meyers) and Doug Pajak joined us for a gals' (BHS'60) slumber party that weekend. Husbands had to vacate during that time and moved to a hotel and played golf while we did girl things like shop, eat, drink, stay up late in our jammies!! Slumber party! "Ginny made Johnny Mazzetti and a beautiful salad for us Monday evening (still no guys) and we girls made the best of our last night of the slumber party. There was a lot of remem- bering the past good times and trying to remember some of them!! "Everyone departed on Tuesday morning and since Ray and I did not leave until Wednesday, Ray and LeMoyne played some more golf and Dolores and I hit Baskin-Robbins for a hot fudge sundae. We figured we had not quite done all the damage we could eating and drinking and this would top it off. Amazingly I \was still able to button my jeans when we left!! A wonderful time was had by all!!" Received a note from Bill Arnold saying that he had just returned to Atlanta from spending three weeks in Panama. visiting his mom, Frances, plus some uncles. Bill says that his mother will be 90 years old next year, and she still looks great and gets around like a 60-year-old. Must be that great Panama weather, though Bill did say the weather was very hot and humid. He was able to spend time with his brother Tommy and his son Teddy. He especially enjoyed the tamales, and said the Panama beer was cold and tasty. Bill did warn that there seems to be a lot of petty thievery and to keep your things under lock and key while traveling around. This is always good advice whenever you travel. My husband Davis and I returned from a two-week trip to both Scotland and Ireland on August 18th, and loved every minute of the trip. While in Scotland we visited the Inverness Castle in Inverness. Also while we were in Scotland, we were able to attend the famous Military Tattoo at the Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh. Davis posed with a true Scottish bag- piper outside our hotel on the way to the Military Tattoo. We were very lucky that the night of the Tattoo was a beautiful night, especially since the Tattoo is held in a large open court- yard of the Castle. The weather was great and being there was like a dream come true for both of us. "We did get to the Alamo for a history lesson and several restaurants for Mexican fare. Went to the Grist Mill where the film Michael with John Travolta was made and also where George Strait got his start. We had dinner at a restaurant called The Alamo and it turned out that our waiter had a rel- ative who had lived in the Canal Zone. Davis and June Stevenson in Inverness, Scotland 21 Davis Stevenson with a Scottish bagpiper in Edinburgh After leaving Scotland, we flew to Dublin, Ireland, for another week visiting many castles including the one where the Blarney Stone is. I kissed the Blarney Stone so, according to legend, I now have the "gift of gab." Our tour included the Waterford Crystal Factory where we watched some very tal- ented men making the most beautiful vases, glasses and tro- phies from start to finish. Quite a process, and a very steady hand. We also visited the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, which rise 700 feet from the Atlantic Ocean in Clare. All in all, it was a wonderful two weeks just visiting both of these beauti- ful countries. I also received a short note from Lester Smith, writing from Long Beach, Miss., where he is working with FEMA on the damage brought by Hurricane Gustav. It seems these hur- ricanes are keeping FEMA busy, and Lester is still working with them when called. He did mention that he and Andrea had gone to Baton Rouge before the hurricanes to visit with Ellen Osbourne and Billie Bishop Greenwood. Lester had bought a motor home, so has been taking advantage of it by doing some traveling. June Rowley Stevenson, Reporter (770) 995-7537 email: iunes(i)condoroutfitters. com REGISTER EARLY TO BE ENTERED IN THE DRAWING FOR COMPLIMENTARY TWO NIGHT STAY AT THE 2009 REUNION. See page 30. 22 NORTH CAROLINA Seems like I just finished my arti- cle for the October issue and here it is "December time." I'll start off with our biggest news which was the super Pat Hunt picnic we had in September. We had a good crowd of our regulars and several first timers. Tom Hanna, who recently bought a home here in Hendersonville, was in town working on the house and his brother John came to "help out" so both were taking a break to attend the picnic. Tom hasn't sold the Florida home so isn't here permanently, as yet. Leon Dedeaux came up from Anderson, S.C., along with his son Chuck and his wife Rose and their children who have recently moved to Anderson to be near his Dad. Hopefully they will become regulars at our gatherings now. Lola Fraunheim Jones came, sans Al, who was busy build- ing sets at our local little theater production. Priscilla Dunn and her family arrived with a co-worker in tow who turned out to be a former Diablo resident, Miriam Borromeo, daughter of John and Miriam Borromeo of Selah, Wash. Her Dad was a Canal Zone policeman. I knew him when I worked at the Paraiso Health clinic and fellow policeman Ron Nessler worked with him so Miriam called him on the phone and several people talked to him. What a small world!! Miriam had been working in Hendersonville for over a year with Priscilla and never knew there was a Panama Canal group here. Miriam was good friends with my son Jon. We missed a few people including Norma and Sam Irvin, Janet Cunningham, and Willy and Wilma Nowotny, who were galavanting in South America again! Mary Deheck and Terry Fuqua had planned to drive over from the coast but an impending hurricane kept them at home. Not to keep their house safe but to watch the protected nesting turtles along the beach. The eggs had not hatched and were in danger of being lost. I haven't heard whether or not they survived! Hendersonville Picnic Group My sister Vicki Howe and I drove to Leesburg, Va., for a weekend to visit my son Jon and his wife Julie. What a charming area outside Washington, D.C. They took us to the Manassas Battleground, which I loved, and to other historic spots in the area. They live in a beautiful nature reserve where Julie is the resident naturalist. She conducts nature programs for local school children and scout troops, etc. Part of the "graduation" test for night camps is walking from the camp- site down the road to a lake, listening to and identifying bird and animal sounds in total darkness; and I mean total dark- ness. Jon and Julie took us down the road and I think I put a permanent dent in Jon's arm, holding on so tightly. We could- n't see a thing!! Picture below is Jon in his kitchen whipping up pina coladas for his Mom and favorite aunt. ing with the kids as a ventriloquist with Clifford, the big red dog. Not his usual "clowning around" but just as gratifying I'm sure. My daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Sam Trinca, took a 4200-mile 'bike" trip out to Sturgis. S.D., for the annu- al bikers rally about the same time. They visited some of the same places as Malcolm and Jean and when I asked Laurie if they saw them at Mount Rushmore she said she saw the faces of four VIPs but Malcolm wasn't among them. Both couples agree that this United States is a beautiful country. Another daughter, Lisa Johnson, my grandson Michael Watson, and his dad Fred Watson took a ten-day trip to Panama in August and had a great time! They went to Gamboa, Summit, the beach, up to the Volcan and returned to the city and visited Fred's mom Olga, and his sister Sandra and husband Ponce. They ran into Gemma O'Donnell, who was visiting in Panama at the same time, and visited with other repats. Sad to say, Olga Watson passed away shortly after their visit. Lisa also visited a teacher friend in Panama who teaches at her school in North Carolina! Our Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 13th, at 2 PM at O'Charley's restaurant in Hendersonville. If we get our December issue before the 13th, and anyone is in the area, you are most welcome to join us. Call or email me for more info. Finally, our condolences go out to four families in our Hendersonville society group. Steve Thompson's mother Judy died in September. Carmen Howe's husband Charlie passed away in June; Anne Johnston's husband Al, and Alice Latimer's husband, Dr. Charles Latimer, both died in September. We will miss them all (see With Deep Sorrow). Alice and Chuck had just returned from a month-long driving trip to New England and a cruise to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. During the past year they had been to Europe, cruising the Baltic and the Mediterranean seas, visiting St. Petersburg, Russia, England and the Mexican Riviera; all leading up to the road trip celebrating their 61st wedding anniversary. Chuck drove the entire trip and they arrived home on Tuesday, September 9th. He suffered a massive stroke on Thursday and died at 9:30 PM Friday night--two and half hours short of his 84th birthday. He will be sorely missed. Jon Hunt making pifia coladas Malcolm and Jean Stone took a three-week car trip to Montana and back to visit their son David and family. They babysat their two grandkids while David and Michelle went to Seattle to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. While there they also celebrated Jean's birthday, which for fear of potential bodily injury, I will not say which birthday. One hint tho'--it wasn't her "sweet sixteen." The trip included visits to Hannibal, Mo. (of Samuel Clements fame), Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, the Black Hills and Spearfish, S.D., the headwaters of the Missouri River and Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. They visited a Shriner's Hospital in Lexington, Ky., on their way home, where Malcolm did a little entertain- I think that is all my news for this time. If I have forgot- ten anything, I apologize and will get it in the next issue. Call me or email me your happenings. Pat Hunt, Reporter (828) 696-3995 e-mail: pathuntOl (bellsouth.net 23 NORTHWEST Wow! Where has summer gone? It seems like we only had a couple of weeks of summer here in the Pacific Northwest. Hopefully, we'll have a nice, B mild fall and an equally uneventful win- ter. According to the weather "guessers," Barbara Litchford there is no La Nifia or El Nifio this year which means a rather "bland" winter season (I'm hoping). Mike Hoyt and CoCo Sutton (BHS'77) were married on July 18, 2008, in North Bend, Ore. Mike found out, when he went to Panama last year with Coco, that both of his great uncles worked on building the Panama Canal and at least one was a Roosevelt Medal recipient. No wonder everyone kept saying "Hi Mike, how are you doing" at Coco's class reunion when he went to school in Washington State his whole life!! The Hovts all look very much alike! August Bob and Mary celebrated another cousin's 96th birth- day, attended Aida at the Seattle Opera, and paid a visit to the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis, where some of Bob's father's Marine Corps memorabilia is on display. In September they attended a local Pan Am retiree picnic where the retirees are getting fewer and older. Bob and Mary will be attending the 50th Anniversary ceremonies on October 11th for the Boeing 707. They expect to see many of the fellow Pan Am alumni, a few of whom were present on the first scheduled New York-Paris 707 flight on October 26, 1958. After those fun activities, Bob and Mary will wing their way to San Diego to visit with two of their great-granddaughters. On the occasion of Henry Cruz's oldest grandson Michael Cox's wedding to Sara Hawley, the remaining Cruz siblings, Landy and Silvy, were able to hold a mini-family reunion in Edmonds. Wash. Landy Cruz dancing with grandnephew Cruz Mike Hoyt and Coco Sutton Hoyt Bob and Mary Blake entertained Blake cousins from Nevada and Arizona whom Bob had not seen since an Arizona wedding thirty years ago. They also enjoyed the visit of the Navy Blue Angels during their visit for SEAFAIR. As usual, during their show they come right down Bob and Mary's street by Lake Washington at about 150 feet. In 24 My mom Wink Greene was hospitalized for three weeks the end of August/first part of September. She underwent sur- gery on her back and then spent 10 days at Northwest Hospital's rehabilitation center where she was "treated" to rigorous Occupational and Physical Therapy to help her regain her strength and balance. She sure was glad to get home where she could rest. My husband John, youngest son Ian, and I will be spend- ing New Year's in Bradenton, Fla., to attend the January 4, 2009, wedding of eldest son Sean to Amanda Mahoney of Bradenton. After the wedding, Sean and Amanda will live in Lawton, Okla., while he is stationed at Fort Sill. Thanks for sharing your news...and, please keep it com- ing. Barbara (Greene) Litchford, Reporter (206) 334-3359 e-mail: NWRecord(aol.com PANAMA Saludos de Panama! Well my trip to Denver in August was beyond my expectations, what a spectacular place! The visit with my son Rick Szymanski, Anna Opel his wife Terri and grandchildren, Brian, Marianna and Elysia, was as always too short, but exciting. In fact, if there was a sequel to the movie Tornado, we could have been extras on the set! So I passed another first--my first tornado and a lot of funnel clouds. Fortunately the tornado was not a serious one and only took off a few roofs further down the road. The weather also kept me busy in Homestead, Fla., when I stopped in to visit my daughter Jenilee Szymanski and granddaughter Sophia. There, preparing for "Ike" I learned how to put up hurricane shutters, thanks to our friend Ivan Klasovsky. We stocked up on hurricane supplies and made sure the tank was topped off in the car at all times. Again, as luck would have it, the hurricane went further south than expected. We were fortunate, but Texas, Haiti and Cuba bore the brunt of that terrible storm. We had a small BBQ at the house on Labor Day weekend with family and friends and celebrated Sophia's 18-month birthday, dressing her up as a Panamanita in her montufio. 2009 MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DUE BY Nupnia in ner montuno I was home by mid-September to find out that the traffic patterns in Panama had changed somewhat due to all the road construction/upgrades and the tranques (traffic jams) were worse than before, if that is possible. Oh well, there is noth- ing like being home and in the tropics!! Now on to the other news.... I received an e-mail from my good friend Stuart Warner who always seems to be traveling around and working in dif- ferent countries. This time he was sent to Stuttgart, Germany, to work as the Interim Command Historian of the newly-cre- ated Unified 4-Star Command of AFRICOM. While there, Stuart completed a course in German and sang tenor in a two- hour Rossini concert and which produced a 2-CD pack of the concert. Stuart visited many surrounding countries and took numerous "coffee table quality" photographs, sharing them via email with family and friends. Stuart is pictured here with General William Kip Ward, Commander of AFRICOM. iLL\ General William Kip Ward, Commander ofAFRICOM, and Stuart Warner. 25 DECEMBER 31, 2008. In June Mike and Ned Blennerhassett took daughter Kathy and 12-year-old grandson Nate to South Africa. They had a wonderful time travelling from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, stopping at spectacular beaches, hotels and game parks along the way, including Shamwari and Gorah Elephant Park. Nate surfed in the freezing-cold Indian Ocean and ate many African delicacies, among them crocodile, ostrich and warthog. They saw incredible birds and animals and truly enjoyed the African experience to the fullest. Ned and Mike Blennerhassett, Mary C( Morland in Budapest. Kathy, Nate and Mike Blennerhassett at St. Francis Bay Nate, Kathy and Ned Blennerhassett at Shamwari In August Mary (Morland) Coffey, Robin Morland, Mike and Ned Blennerhassett and their good friend Martha went on yet another Backroads trip--this time to Hungary, Slovakia and Poland via Amsterdam. They had an awesome time as usual, and are all pretty much in agreement that Budapest and Krakow were the city highlights, with Poland having the most beautiful hikes and scenery. They are already excited about their next trip in April to Corsica and Sardinia. Ned Blennerhassett, Martha, Mary Coffey, Robin Morland, and Mike Blennerhassett in Krakow. 26 In an email Wallace Snyder writes: "Well the Snyders are traveling, first to Oklahoma City to visit Marlene (Snyder) Peters and next to visit Roderick Snyder in Lake Jackson, Texas. The hurricane only did slight damage to his home but water and lights were restored. "Vilma and my two grandchildren are doing well, We are a two-star family now. Nick is a tech on the AWACs and Christina is at the Naval Academy. She is halfway through and wants to be a Marine upon graduation. She is very ath- letic and runs the triathelon. She is a class behind the son of Senator John McCain, who is running for President. Remember, McCain is a Canal Zoner, born in Coco Solo. McCain's son will make the fourth generation of naval offi- cers. He has one year to go. "Rod's son Conan comes to Panama often. He resides in Jacksonville, Fla. At this time, we are a family of Elks (1414). Marlene is yet to be initiated but has an application submit- ted. Vilma and I have passed muster. Conan and Rod are also Elks." Pam Clark, daughter of Fred and Inez Clark of Curundu, presented a two-hour concert for the Crossroads Bible Church Retreat held at the Avalon Resort in Las Cumbres on September 19-20 which was attended by approx- imately 150 women. Inez took Miss Peanut along for support and was fascinated with the resort facilities. Inez Clark holding Miss Peanut, and Judy Gunn Inez and Fred were surprised by an unexpected visit from Rory Egger on October 1st. Rory works in Jupiter, Fla., and returned to Panama for 10 days to visit with his wife Jeannette, who still works here with the Smithsonian and daughter Britney who attends the Las Esclavas School in Clayton. Seated: Fred Clark. Standing: Jeannette, Britney and Rory Egger. Inez, along with the rest of her BHS Class of '59, has begun planning for their 50th reunion next year. She has vol- unteered to arrange the Panama portion for those residing here and other classmates who come to join in. She is cur- rently looking at an event being held at either the Gamboa Resort or the Avalon Resort in Las Cumbres, with more details to follow in the next Record. The stateside POC, Skip Rowley, is taking care of the reunion being held in Orlando in July 2009. I.. E E 1959 10th Class Reunion at Albrook Officers Club On October 2nd, Roosevelt Metal Descendants in Panama got together at the Museo del Canal interocea.nico to meet Scott Parazynski, NASA Astronaut who is a descendant of Medal recipient David Dubose Gaillard. Scott was visiting Panama under the auspices of the United States Embassy. A year ago Scott took two Roosevelt Medals into outer space with him, where they orbited Planet Earth a number of times. One of these astro-Medals will remain in Panama. The Panazonian community was again saddened by the passing of some more of our members: Elizabeth Leigh, John Carlson, and Carlos Belizaire. This was a short reporting period and, hopefully, I will have more news to relate in the next issue. Remember to send me an email, or call, and share your stories and photos with me. Until the next issue Hasta la vista!! Anna Opel, Reporter 011 (507) 262-1001 e-mail: acopel(lvyahoo.com SOUTH CAROLINA Fall is finally here and I'm look- ing forward to the changing of the George Garcia leaves and a trip to the mountains. Nature does a beautiful job with her paintbrush. Yours truly just returned from a trip to "Hooterville." I call it that because of the celebrity who pro- motes the area--Pigeon Forge. If you don't know to whom I refer, then I'll keep you guessing. Ho Hum...Not very much happening to the Canal Zone bunch here in South Carolina but Pam (Rowe) (BHS'67) Herold sent in this little story. Some of her classmates enjoyed a get-together at her and Joe's home on Lake Hartwell. The group included Nellie (Wood) (BHS'67) and Bob Engelke (BHS'65), and Sheila (Thompson) (BHS'67) and Al Schonert (BHS'67). UM. . Pam Herold, Al Schonert, Sheila Schonert, Nellie Engelke, Bob Engelke, and Joe Herold. She writes: "Al was really into lake fishing! He was up first in the morning. Then he'd go down to the dock fishing; feeding the baby fish or pedal boating around the cove trying to catch a big one. He used the old 'I threw it back in' routine on us when he told us he'd caught a big fish. The rest of us were up at a normal hour (or should I say late because of the night before). Then we rested on floats in the lake or rode the James Bond water scooters. Of course we enjoyed various libations. "We took a cruise up the lake to have dinner at the Galley Restaurant. Our return ride around sunset was complete with drinks and a song. Our weekend would not have been com- plete without a few empanadas (yum, yum, yum)! 27 "Laughter reigned supreme during the weekend. Our sides were splitting! We had a great deal of fun and only hope to do it again!" To all South Carolina Canal Zone people: PLEASE SEND IN YOUR STORIES. For those of you who don't have a computer and cannot e-mail your stories, please mail them to me, or call me. Hope to hear from you soon!!! George Garcia, Reporter (864) 801-2072 email: czgarcial4(@bellsouth.net VIRGINIA Greetings from the Old Dominion! It sure was a busy summer and fall. Are we ready for another Zonian BBQ? I wonder if Dennis is reading this?? Karn Bal I'll begin with a note from Andy Karen Brandlr (Nash) (CHS'60) English: "Gary Irving and Andy Nash English met for brunch in Washington, D.C., with their spouses, Vicki and Ed, and a few of their kids and grandchildren to view Andy's DVD of old 8mm films from Gatun days? Gary was a guest at her 3rd birthday party in Gatun--way back in 1946! What a treat to view these scenes from our childhood--with our parents in the background. Complete with bomb shelters in the backyards! After brunch we visited the National Gallery of Art to view the visiting Afghan Treasures exhibit." Gary Irving, Vicki Irving, Andy English, and Ed English Please join me in congratulating Charles Beardall (BHS'66), as he was recently honored by being selected for the meritorious "Presidential Rank Award" for U.S. Government Senior Executives. On October 8, 2008, the President publicly recognized three senior executives from the DoD Office of Inspector General, one of whom is our own Chuck. Recipients of the award are "nominated by their own agency heads, evaluated by boards of private citizens, and approved by the President." These winners are recog- nized as "strong leaders, professionals...who achieve results and consistently demonstrate strength, integrity, industry, and a relentless commitment to excellence and service." This award is one of the highest civilian awards in Government service. On October 4, 2008, my husband Steve and I shared a beautiful night in downtown Norfolk at Walls Fine Art Gallery where Al Sprague has four paintings on exhibit. We later shared a beautiful dinner along with Al, his lovely wife Marsha, and our mutual friend Jimmy Rinehart (BHS'81). It was a very nice evening. We enjoyed the Virginia Chorale who performed during the art exhibition and met some very interesting people, as well as a bulldog by the name of "Patton." I think he stole Al and Marsha's hearts!! 7. ,. Karen Peugnet Brandl and Al Sprague From my family to yours, Feliz Navidad y Prospero Aiio Nuevo! Karen Peugnet Brandl, Reporter (727) 233-6767 e-mail: kisbrandl(aol.com PANAMA CANAL SOCIETY ONLINE SERVICES Visit the Panama Canal Society website for online services for mem- bership applications and membership renewals, general membership meet- ings and minutes, and Canal Record area reporter information. http://www.pancanalsociety.org/ 28 CONGRATULATIONS LT. COL. EDWARD LEE ENGLISH Edward Lee English was recently promoted to the rank- M " of U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel. He is currently Commander, 18th Combat Service Support Battalion (Rear) stationed at Grafenwoehr, Germany. Lee is a graduate of the Corps of Cadets, Virginia Tech and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. He holds Master's degrees from Florida Tech and the School of Advanced Military Studies, Ft. Leavenworth, Kan. He has served in Kuwait and Iraq. He is married to the former Alicia Morris and they have two children, Edward Nash and Elizabeth Lee. Lee is the oldest grandson of Peggy and Lee Nash, longtime residents of Gatun. He is the son of Colonel (Ret.) and Mrs. Edward B. English of Williamsburg, Va. Fi Everson (2008) Of course Fi, always wanting to make family get-togeth- ers more memorable, went into the hospital due to heart fail- ure just as the family arrived in Sarasota. They accused her of just wanting additional special attention but, on the plus side, it did allow them to party harder, with no parental supervi- sion. The result of the constant stream of children and grand- children through her hospital room, from morning to night, induced her to speed her recovery--in order to get rid of them. A quick recovery, back on her game, and Fi is ready to take on her next 10 years. Lt. Col. Edward Lee English FI EVERSON CELEBRATES HER 90TH BIRTHDAY Phyllis (Fi) Everson celebrated her 90th birthday on June 20, 2008, in Sarasota, Fla., where she and her late husband, Bernhard (Emo) Everson, settled after leaving the Canal Zone in 1973. - To celebrate this significant milestone her sons John, Randy, and Bernhard, Jr., along with her daughters-in-law, Lynn and Beverly, and grandchildren John, Jr., Michael, Justin, and Katie joined her for an extended 4th of July weekend. Fi (Buechele) Everson 29 Para dise Found! / \ AA/AA 30 DO YOU WANT A FREE ROOM AT THE REUNION? MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER EARLY FOR THE 2009 REUNION AND YOU COULD WIN!!!! Get your Reunion Registration and Hotel Reservation forms into the Society Office by January 31, 2009 and you will be eligible to win a COMPLIMENTARY TWO-NIGHT STAY AT THE 2009 REUNION!!! Drawing will take place at Camavalito on February 7, 2009. You don't need to be present to win. Prize is non-transferable. Executive Board members, Past Presidents and Reunion Committee Chairpersons are not eligible to participate. More information? .... call the Society Office. r 2009 ANNUAL REUNION REGISTRATION PACKET Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, Florida July 1 July 5, 2009 Reunion Coordinator Bill McLaughlin VOLUNTEER CHAIRPERSONS Reunion Registration Hotel Reservations Information/Secretary Ticket Sales Golf Tournament Vendors Bingo Dances DJ Dances Security Annual Luncheon Class and Mini Reunions Despedida Lottery Despedida Seminars/Corporate Sponsors Event Decorations Owl Show Transportation Tom and Cecilia Spence Betty LeDoux-Morris Nancy Van Siclen Jim Parthenais and Mike Coffey Margot Jordan TBA Jim O'Donnell and Chris Wilder Bill McLaughlin Jacque Vowell and Shirley Avery Allison McLaughlin Kathy Wilder and Cheryl Russell Jim Parthenais Pam Reid Margaret McLaughlin Bob Russell Margaret McLaughlin Chris Wilder Bill McLaughlin **PLESE CAREFULLY YREAD ALL THE INFORM TION IN THIS PACKET PRIOR TO REGISTERING* NOTICES CONCERNING REUNION ACTIVITIES S MEMBERSHIP All persons who are eligible to join the Society and plan to attend the reunion must be enrolled as a member before May 15, 2009, in order for the applicant to be approved for membership in sufficient time to attend the reunion. The annual membership fee of $30.00 and the administrative fee of $10.00 for new members must be remitted with the membership application form. The Reservation, Order and Payment Form will be accepted from only those mem- bers who have paid their 2009 annual dues. New or reinstated members must complete and submit the membership appli- cation form found in the back pages of the Canal Record and must pay the $10.00 administrative fee. To obtain an appli- cation or assistance, the Society office may be contacted at our toll-free number (1-866-726-2262) for those outside the local calling area and at (727) 391-4359 for those within the local calling area. The Society's web site at http://www.pancanalsocietv.org may also be visited for an application and information. S DEADLINES The deadline for registering for the Annual Luncheon, Dance Tickets and the Golf Tournament is June 1. 2009. The deadline for receipt of hotel room reservations is May 1, 2009, or until such time as the room block is full and rooms are no longer available. Members are cautioned to get their reservation and ticket requests in early since available hotel rooms and event tickets have been known to sell out well in advance of established deadlines. Note: All rooms and Suites are on a first come first served basis. Once these Rooms / Suites are full, we cannot accept fur- ther reservations. We will have a waiting list, but please plan accordingly. TICKETS PURCHASED FOR THE VARIOUS REUNION ACTIVITIES WILL NOT BE MAILED IN ADVANCE, but instead will be held at the Society's reunion registration area for pickup by the member during registration operating hours. Please make it a point to pick up your registration packet early when arriving at the hotel. Requests for ticket refunds will not be honored if received after June 1, 2009, unless there are extenuating circum- stances. Hotel reservations must be cancelled at least 72 hours in advance in order not to lose the first night's guaran- tee deposit. Contact the Lodging Chairperson or Society office to either change arrival or departure dates or to can- cel your hotel reservations. A * REUNION REGISTRATION (Gatlin Ballroom A-i) All members and their family members or guests are required to register with the Society in order to attend the Reunion; and a non-refundable $7.00 registration fee per member and registered guest 18 years of age or older must be paid. For those choosing to do so, reunion registration can also be accomplished online at the Society's website http://www.pancanalsociety.org at the "Online Services" link. * IDENTIFICATION Only registered Reunion guests with the Panama Canal Society will be able to attend Society events. Proper identification (name badge) will be provided to each registered guest at Registration and must be worn to gain access to dances, vendors and meetings. You will receive a 10% discount at all hotel food outlets by wearing your name badge. * GOLF TOURNAMENT AND LUNCHEON (Rosen Shingle Creek Golf Club and Sandlake Signature Ballroom) Margot Jordon will once again be hosting the 29th Annual Society Golf Tournament on Thursday, July 1, 2009, on the 18 hole, par 72, Championship (7228 yards) golf course at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort. ENTRY DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2009. The entry fee includes range balls, greens fees, golf cart, luncheon, awards, and lots of door prizes. The field will be limited to 120 players so send in your registration form early. Unless advised by the committee, consider yourself registered, as no confirmation will be sent out. Players are encouraged to invite no more than two guests to the Awards Luncheon. Guests are eligible for favors and door prizes. Based on input from many of the golfers who played last year we are going to have a 2-person scramble this year. There will be no medal play. Handicaps for each team will be adjusted based on the Scramble Handicap System used by the PGA. Their final score will be adjusted based on the Scramble Handicap System used by the PGA. Players who do not select a partner at registration will be assigned to a compatible group based on age and handicap. The awards luncheon will be a buffet consisting of BBQ ribs, pulled pork, baked beans, corn on the cob, potato salad and dessert and will start IMMEDIATELY after play ends. The name tag you receive at golf registration will advise you of the table you will be sitting at. PLEASE SIT AT THE TABLE YOU ARE ASSIGNED. Foursomes and tee assignments will be posted on Wednesday afternoon prior to the tournament in the Society's Information Area. Collared shirts and soft cleats are required. NO DENIM PANTS, SHORTS OR COOLERS ARE PERMITTED. THE GOLF REGISTRATION FORM WILL BE POSTED ON THE SOCIETY WEB SITE www.pancanalsocietv.org AND WILL INCLUDE THE PRICE OF GOLF AND LUNCHEON. IF YOU NEED A WRITTEN COPY OF THE GOLF REGISTRATION FORM, PLEASE CALL THE SOCIETY OFFICE AT 727- 391-4359 AND YOU WILL BE PROVIDED ONE. ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING (Sandlake Signature Ballroom Second Level) All members are encouraged to attend the Annual Business Meeting that will be held on Friday, July 3, 2009. Although all Society meetings are important, the Annual meeting is probably the most important meeting of the year for members. This is the meeting where our national and international members attending the reunion can listen to Society business and participate in discussions. Please plan to attend this meeting! As a bonus, there are always great door prizes donated by the Reunion Vendors, to include two free round-trip tickets and tour packages to Panama from Miami. ANNUAL LUNCHEON (Gatlin Ballroom C and D) Deadline to purchase tickets is June 1, 2009. Once again we are planning to provide an exciting agenda for all attending the annual luncheon. At the time of this printing, we have not finalized this year's program. Detailed information for our Annual Luncheon Program will be in the March Canal Record. The deadline for purchasing tickets is June 1, 2009, and a limit of 10 tickets per member will be imposed due to lim- ited seating availability. The ballroom will open at 11:30 a.m., and lunch will be served at 12:00 noon. Seating will be at tables of 10 persons and will be assigned in the order that ticket requests are received. Seating assignment preferences, as well as special seating arrangements to accommodate special needs, should be listed on the ticket order form and will be honored to the best extent possible. Diners must indicate on the order form their choice of London Broil with Herbed Rice and Fresh Steamed Vegetables or Broiled Florida Grouper with Root Vegetable Hash and Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes. Also both meals will be served with Shingle Creek Classic Salad, Warm Rolls, Chocolate Blackout Cake, and Coffee and Tea Service. Luncheon tickets WILL NOT be sold at the reunion. Entrance into the luncheon by ticket holders only will be strict- ly enforced. Entrance to listen to the program only will not be allowed. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES (Gatlin Ballroom C & D) Dance ticket requests will be filled in the order of receipt until the allowed maximum capacity for the ballroom is reached. Both dances will begin at 8:30 p.m. and end at 2:00 a.m. The Friday night "PanaZonian Dance" will feature Tito Mouynes y Conjunto. Dress is casual. Large purses, bags or backpacks will not be allowed into the ballroom. The Saturday night dance will once again feature the incomparable "Frankie Pretto and the Parranda Band;" and dress is semi-formal, with no shorts or no jeans permitted. Large purses, bags or backpacks will not be allowed into the ballroom. Children must be at least 12 years of age to attend these dances. B * FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT DJ DANCES (Gatlin Ballroom E) Dance ticket requests will be filled in the order of receipt until allowable room capacity is met. Both dances will begin at 11:00 p.m. and end at 4:00 a.m. Attire is casual. Children must be at least 15 years of age to attend these dances. * BINGO (Gatlin Ballroom A-4) "Bingo Jim" O'Donnell will once again host his popular, free-of-charge bingo games on Friday from 2:00 pm 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 3:00 pm 5:00 pm with lots of fun and prizes to be won. * DESPEDIDA (Gatlin Ballroom C & D) Say farewell to your friends at the Despedida which will be held on Sunday, July 5, 2009. The doors will open at 9:30 a.m. The hotel will have coffee and pastries for sale in the foyer. Come early and get a good seat. The Folkloric Dancers, Sentimiento Panameno, will perfonn for your entertainment and pleasure at 10:00 a.m. The dance group will be available afterwards for photographs. What a great way to say your good-byes to your friends. Come to the Despedida and experience a little bit of Panama! SDESPEDIDA LOTTERY (Gatlin Registration Foyer) Despedida 2009 will also feature the drawing of the 7th Annual Despedida Lottery to liven up the always colorful and entertaining closing ceremony on Sunday morning. Tickets are priced at $1.00 and are available at the Despedida Lottery table located near the Registration / Information area. ALL of the monies collected will be distributed to the 3 lucky prize winners. A WORD OF CAUTION YOU MUST BE PRESENT AT THE DESPEDIDA IN ORDER TO WIN. NO REFUNDS. * THURSDAY NIGHT "OWL SHOW" & SATURDAY AFTERNOON MATINEE (Sandlake Signature Ballroom, 2nd Level) Most every Zonian remembers the Owl Shows and Saturday matinees at Diablo and Margarita Theaters. We are plan- ning on continuing with our 3nd Annual Owl Show and 2nd Annual Saturday Matinee at this year's reunion. The Owl Show will be held on Thursday night at 10:00 pm and the Saturday Matinee at 2:00 pm. There is no charge and everyone is welcome to attend. S CLASS AND MINI-REUNIONS (Wekiwa Second Level Meeting Rooms) Members desiring to hold a class or mini-reunion while at the Annual Reunion must coordinate with and receive advance approval from Class and Mini-Reunion Chairperson Jim Parthenais at 727-892-9994, or e-mail him at minireunions(pancanalsocietv.org. THE HOTEL WILL NOT ACCEPT REQUESTS, NOR WILL HOTEL PERSONNEL DISCUSS ANY ARRANGEMENTS, UNTIL THE ADVANCE APPROVAL PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Class and mini-reunions requiring hotel suites or special lodging arrangements will be referred to the Society's Lodging Chairperson. Coordinators for class and mini-reunions are responsible for assuring that their participants are advised of the policies and procedures regarding the payment of membership dues and registration fees required in order to attend Society reunion activities. Coordinators are also responsible for scheduling their class or mini-reunion activities so as not to conflict with the Society's scheduled activities. In order for Society personnel to be able to assist and respond to inquiries during the Reunion, class and mini-reunion schedules of events or notices should be posted at the Society's Information desk and are, by hotel policy, not to be posted anywhere else in the hotel. REUNION VENDORS (Gatlin E) To reserve a table in the Society vending area, vendors must have paid (1) their 2009 membership dues, (2) their $7.00 reunion registration fee and (3) the $100.00 vendor fee. Vendors requiring electricity will be charged according to the amount of outlets and amperage needed. Pricing for electrical hookup is addressed in the Vendor Application. Vendors must have their table application approved by the Society. Assignments of vendor space are made in the same order that requests are received and are subject to space availability. The Society reserves the right to make judgments on items offered for sale and may prohibit the sale of any items that are deemed objectionable or inappropriate. Vendors will be required to sign a hold harmless clause that denies any Society responsibility or liability for items sold by reunion ven- dors. Deadline for Vendor Applications is May 15, 2009. Vendor applications may be obtained, as well as inquiries made, by contacting the Society office by telephone at (727) 391-4359; 1-866-726-2262 or by e-mail at office(fpancanalsociety.org. Printable Vendor Applications are also available on the Society's website, http://www.pancanalsocietv.org. INFORMATION AND SECRETARY (Gatlin Ballroom Registration Desk #1) The Information and Secretary desk is staffed during posted operating hours to disseminate information and provide assistance to reunion attendees. It is the focal point for information and directions for all reunion activities, including mini- reunions, hotel services, area restaurants and attractions, and serves as a message center through maintenance of a bulletin board for use by reunion attendees. It is also the center for "LOST AND FOUND" articles, for the sale of Society license plates, decals, Canal Records and other Society related items. Members wishing to conduct Society business or having membership-related matters to discuss are also welcome to visit the Secretary during posted operating hours. ***THE SOCIETY OFFICE IN SEMINOLE WILL BE CLOSED DURING THE 2009 REUNION DATES.*** C * MOTORIZED SCOOTERS Make reservations by June 1, 2009 In response to numerous complaints in past years concerning the difficulty encountered by individuals moving about the rather expansive reunion facility, arrangements are being made for a local supplier to make available motorized scooters at a special reunion daily rental rate. Call Walker Mobility at 1-888-726-6837. They are offering free delivery and pick up and the daily rate for scooters is $30. Members need to contact the supplier directly and make reservations by June 1, 2009. NOTICES AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS * GENERAL COMMENTS Reservations will be accepted from ONLY Society members who have paid their 2009 membership dues and the $7.00 reunion registration fee is required for everyone 18 years of age or older. Reservations, and subsequent changes to reservations, may be made ONLY with the Society's Lodging Chairperson. The host hotel will not deal directly with reunion attendees on reservation requests at the Society's special rates. The Society's special reunion rate of $121.00/$250.00/$350.00 plus tax is available to registered members beginning June 27 through July 9, 2009. Except in special circumstances, only one guest room / suite reservation per member will be permitted at the Society's special reunion rate; and the reserving member must occupy the room. Rooms will be reserved in the same order as reservation requests are received and approved, and will be done so until all available guest rooms / suites are filled. Rooms will be assigned by the hotel when members check in. Reservation forms that are placed in a pending status due to non-payment of fees or lack of information will lose their priority; and a new priority date will be assigned when the form is complete. The Society will make every effort possible to expeditiously advise those applicants who could not be placed and to offer alternative lodging arrangements. SUBMISSION OF HOTEL ROOM RESERVATION FORM Reservations must be received by May 1, 2009, at the Society Office. To reserve a guest room or suite, the Society's Reservation, Order and Payment Form on pages G and H must be completed in its entirety, either printed in black ink or typed, and accompanied by one night's hotel deposit plus 12.5% resort and sales tax (payable to Rosen Shingle Creek Resort). The form should be submitted to the Reunion Coordinator, and received in the Society Office at 7985 113th Street, Suite 334, Seminole, Fl 33772-4787 no later than May 1. 2009. There are a limited number of "Accessible" rooms available for assignment to persons having "special needs," which will be assigned in the same order that reservation requests are received and approved. Requests should be noted in the space provided in the hotel reservation section of the Reservation, Order and Payment Form. In order to better accommodate you, please specify the needs for which you require an Accessible room. HOTEL STIPULATIONS Members will lose their first night's deposit and the remainder of their reservation will be cancelled, if they: a. Fail to cancel or amend their reservation at least 72 hours before arrival date, or b. Fail to check into the hotel on the first night for which the reservation was made c. Please Note: No more than five persons are permitted to occupy a single hotel room. Note: Upon check-in, the hotel will reconfirm your departure date. Any adjustments to the departure date can be made then. After the departure date adjustments are made, shortened lengths of stay, thereafter, will result in a $50.00 administrative fee. There is no smoking in any hotel guest room or suite. Guests violating this restriction will be assessed a $500 penalty charge on their credit cards. MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER EARLY FOR THE 2009 REUNION AND FOR THEIR HOTEL ROOM. REUNION REGISTRATION AND HOTEL RESERVATION FORMS RECEIVED BY D JANUARY 31, 2009, WILL BE INCLUDED IN A DRAWING TO TAKE PLACE AT CARNIVALITO ON FEB- RUARY 7, 2009. THE WINNER OF THIS DRAWING WILL RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY TWO-NIGHT STAY AT THE ROSEN SHINGLE CREEK RESORT DURING THE 2009 PANAMA CANAL SOCIETY REUNION. PRIZE IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND ONLY VALID FOR THE PERSON WINNING THE DRAWING. GENERAL INFORMATION M *LODGING The 2009 Panama Canal Society Reunion will be held at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando. Rosen Shingle Creek Resort features spacious King or Queen Double accommodations themed with a blend of natural charm with a Spanish-revival feel and a jewel tone color palette to create an elegant and functional setting. Accommodations are warm, inviting and comfortable. All Rosen Shingle Creek Resort rooms feature amenities that include plush Creek Sleeper beds, 32" flat screen TV, small refrigerator, high-speed Internet capabilities, coffee maker, hair dryers, elegant furnishings and Egyptian cotton sheets to make your stay unforgettable. There are larger Hospitality Parlor Suites for class/mini-reunions and Executive Parlor and Grand Parlor Suites for large families. Pricing for guest rooms and suites is as follows: Guest Rooms Double Queen or Single King are $121.00 plus 12.5% resort and sales tax for a total of $136.13. 2 Bay Hospitality Suite $250.00 plus 12.5% resort and sales tax. (For class/mini-rcunions) for a total of $281.25 3 Bay Hospitality Suite $350.00 plus 12.5% resort and sales tax. (For class/mini-reunions) for a total of $393.75 Executive Parlor Suites $250.00 plus 12.5% resort and sales tax for a total of $281.25 Grand Parlor Suites $350.00 plus 12.5% resort and sales tax for a total of $393.75 Add-on guest rooms for Executive and Grand Parlor Suites will be charged the additional Guest Room rate. If you are going to hold a guest room or suite with a check, the check total should include the cost of one night plus the 12.5% resort and sales tax, i.e. Guest Room $136.13, Hospitality/Executive Suite $281.25 or Grand Suite $393.75. A diagram of the layouts of each of the room types is provided to help you with your room selection. In order to expedite the room check-in process, we are asking that you provide us with an estimated time of your arrival and whether you are driving or flying to Orlando. Everyone's cooperation in this regard would be appreciated. NOTE: HOTEL CHECK-IN IS 3:00 P.M. IMPORTANT REGISTRATION FORM SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS 2009 Annual Reunion of the Panama Canal Society will be held at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort from July 1 through July 5, 2009; and all members and their registered guests are eligible to attend. Due to the magnitude of incomplete or erroneously completed registration forms being received for reunion activities, it has been necessary for the Executive Board to adopt a policy that provides for these registration forms to be placed in a pending file and not processed until correct or complete data, as well as the proper amount of fees, are supplied by the applicant. When put aside, the registration form will lose its priority status and a new priority date will be assigned when the registration form is finally completed properly and the correct monies received. PLEASE, to avoid delays in processing your registration form and not affect your original receipt date for ticket and lodging priority, remit the correct amount of money and be sure that all necessary information is supplied and correctly stated. SCONTACTS Questions concerning the reunion should be directed to the Reunion Coordinator, Bill McLaughlin, at (352) 726-8804 or via email at reunioncoordinator(@pancanalsociety.org. Questions concerning the hotel reservations should be directed to the Hotel Lodging Chairperson, Betty LeDoux-Morris, via email at zonianbk@aol.com or call (727) 934-2781. PARKING There is complimentary overnight self-parking for hotel guests attending the reunion; however, non-hotel guests will be charged a self-parking fee of $8.00 daily. If you are a day visitor and plan to use valet parking, cost is $15.00 per day. If you are a registered hotel guest and plan to use valet parking, the cost is $18.00 per day. * DISCOUNTS Also, don't forget to ask for your 10% Panama Canal Society discount when purchasing food at ALL hotel food outlets (beverages not included). Your Reunion Name Badge is proof of entitlement. So, be sure to have it with you! Special drink prices are provided to members at the Society reunion locations/events. * GROUND TRANSPORTATION The Panama Canal Society has arranged for a discounted rate for airport transportation from the Orlando International Airport to the Resort with Eventions of Florida. This exclusive round-trip shuttle service is $35 per person (includes driver gratuity) and will provide nonstop direct transportation for all conference attendees/guests to the Resort. You must arrange for this shuttle service by June 24, 2009, to get this special rate. See page M for registration form. E AL L JAL1 AIL -PAL- A IL= A L _l LI ALd A '.I 'L Ml aT m L-dAL & A IL L-,% LF M a IL ILa %-F ,%fl lA .L- LL I L -l LIL .VALAA A L%-F HELPFUL REUNION INFORMATION * Refer to the map provided in these Yellow Pages for directions to Rosen Shingle Creek Resort. * When you arrive at the hotel (CHECK-IN AT 3:00 P.M.), proceed to hotel registration in order to check into your room. SReview the hours of operation for reunion registration and other events in these Yellow pages. Once you arrive at the reunion, a reunion information package will be provided to you at the Panama Canal Society's registration desk in the Convention Center. Registration and other event hours will also be posted on the in-house television monitors, which may be viewed from the comfort of your hotel room or from a monitor in the Convention Center or hotel lobby. Proceed at your earliest convenience after your arrival to the reunion registration area in the Convention Center to obtain your name badge, information packet, and pre-ordered event tickets. At registration, a volunteer will review with you what is in your envelope and you will be required to sign the envelope acknowledging that you received the contents and that your order is correct. Reunion event tickets are NOT PRE-MAILED. Furthermore, only the primary person registering for the reunion may pick up the name badges and tickets from the registration room. Be certain that all of your guests are registered for the reunion. PLEASE NOTE THAT DANCE TICKETS PURCHASED AT THE REUNION WILL BE AT THE RATE OF $20.00 FOR THE PANAZONIAN DANCE AND ANNUAL BALL. THEREFORE, ADVANCE PURCHASE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. If you are attending a class reunion, information regarding your class reunion event will be posted at the Information/Secretary desk bulletin board. This is IF your class reunion chair- person has furnished us with this information. In the event he/she has not, we will do all that we can to assist you in locating your class reunion activities. SDON'T FORGET to ask for your 10% Panama Canal Society discount when purchasing food at ALL hotel outlets. Your Reunion Name Badge is proof of entitlement. So, be sure to have it with you! SREMEMBER, your Society membership must be current to register for the Panama Canal Society Reunion, obtain a hotel room at our special rate and purchase Society event tickets. IMPORTANT NOTES: The consumption of alcoholic beverages on hotel property and at Society functions, to include dances, is limited to beverages purchased at the hotel bars. In accordance with state law, the consumption of guest-supplied alcoholic beverages is permitted only within the confines of the guest's room. No bottled alcohol will be carried into Society functions. Consumption of alcoholic beverages by underage individuals will not be permitted nor tolerated, and will be dealt with in the harshest sense possible. Beverages are not permitted on the dance floors at any time. In accordance with State Law, smoking is prohibited inside Rosen Shingle Creek Resort. Also, smoking is not permitted in guest rooms or suites. Guests violating this restriction will be charged a $500 penalty by the hotel and the charge will be put on the guest's credit card. F * The theme for the 2009 Reunion Dances is "Paradise Found." 2009 REUNION RESERVATION, ORDER AND PAYMENT FORM Complete both pages, and submit intact. I I I I PLEASE USE BLACK INK WHEN COMPLETING FORM. Receipt Sequence Number: THIS FORM WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL 2009 ANNUAL DUES ARE PAID, COMPLETE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AND CORRECT FEES ARE SUBMITTED. NEW OR REINSTATED MEMBERS SHOULD REFER TO THE GENERAL COMMENTS IN THESE YELLOW PAGES AND ATTACH A MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION, WITH THE APPROPRIATE FEES, FOUND IN THE BACK OF THIS ISSUE. SUBMIT A SEPARATE CHECK TO PAY YOUR MEMBERSHIP DUES. MEMBER NAME ADDRESS CITY E-MAIL ADDRESS STATE ZIP TELEPHONE NO. ACTIVITY QUALITY FEE TOTAL VALUE REUNION REGISTRATION FEE X $ 7.00= =$IS ANNUAL LUNCHEON" .. X $30,00 = $ . ANNUAL BALL (Saturday) (No Jeans/No Shorts) X $15.00 - DISCO DANCE (Friday) X $10.00 = $ DISCO DANCE (Saturday) X $10.00= $ .. PANAZONIAN DANCE (Friday) X $15.00- $ GOLF TOURNAMENT PLAYERS X $82.00 $ GOLF LUNCHEON GUESTS X $3C.00 =$ ..____._____________TOTAL FEESII $ Payment by check or money order: Make payable to "Panama Canal Society, Inc." Banks, and Money Orders must be payable at U.S. Institutions. Payment by credit card (ONLY Visa or MasterCard): Credit Card Number: Member/Card Holder Signature: Checks must be drawn on U.S. MAIL FORM IN ITS ENTIRETY WITH PAYMENT TO REUNION COORDINATOR, 7985 113th STREET, SUITE 334, SEMINOLE, FL 33772-4787 Continue below for additional information required to complete Reunion Registration, to purchase Annual Luncheon tick- ets, to register for the Golf Tournament, and to secure your Hotel Reservations. Complete those parts pertaining to your request. REUNION REGISTRATION: List each name (including member's) AS YOU WANT IT PRINTED ON THE NAME BADGES and provide age of each attendee. List name of each family member or guest being registered by the member and include $7.00 for each person 18 years of age or older. Please make sure you list all registered names so they can receive their name badges. NAME AGE NAME AGE 1. 5. 2. 6. 3. 7. 4. 8. New Members or Reinstatements MUST attach a completed membership application. G Exp. Date Visa / MasterCard (Circle one) -- ANNUAL LUNCHEON List names of attendees and indicate their choice of London Broil (M) or Grouper (F) by circling one. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. M or F 6. M or F 7. Mor F 8. M or F 9. M or F 10. Special seating requests: GOLF TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION: Deadline is June 1, 2009 (See Page B for instructions) Name (Please Print) Phone Number: Email: **Mandatory** Scramble Teams: Please confirm with both players before submitting. **Mandatory** Hdcp or Avg 18-hole score 1. 2. If you would like to play with another scramble team. list them below after confirming that they are playing. 3. 4. Cost: Golf and Awards Luncheon: $82.00 per person Non-Golfing Luncheon Guests: $33.00 per person Luncheon Guest Names # Golfers # Luncheon Guests Total amount submitted: HOTEL RESERVATION: CHECK-IN AT 3:00 P.M. CHECK-OUT AT 11:00 A.M. ARRIVAL DATE: DEPARTURE DATE: Estimated Time of Arrival: P.M. /A.M. (Circle one) Are you arriving by Airplane or by Car ? TYPE OF ROOM REQUESTED GUEST ROOM ADD-ONS TO SUITES ARE EXTRA. PRICES SHOWN RESORT AND SALES TAX. (NOTE: THERE IS NO SMOKING IN ANY HOTEL GUEST ROOM OR SUITE) INCLUDE THE No Preference Standard King ($136.13) Queen Double ($136.13) Accessible King Room ($136.13) Names of other room occupants. 1. 3. Accessible Queen Room Executive Parlor Suite 2 Bay Hospitality Suite 3 Bay Hospitality Suite Grand Parlor Suite ($136.13) ($281.25) ($281.25) ($393.75) ($393.75) 2. 4. SPECIAL NEEDS REQUESTS: HOTEL RESERVATION GUARANTEE: One Night's Deposit (Room/Suite Rate + Resort and Sales Tax) Check enclosed $ (Payable to: Rosen Shingle Creek Resort) or Credit Card Number: Circle: AMEX, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Other Member/Cardholder Signature: Exp. Date S(Specify) H M or F M or F M or F M or F M or F Name Age On 7/1/09 PANAMA CANAL SOCIETY Rosen Shingle Creek Resort 2009 Reunion Schedule of Events Wednesday, July 1, 2009 Vendor Setup: 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Gatlin B (NO SALES) Registration: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Gatlin Ballroom Al Information/Secretary: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Gatlin Registration Desk #1 Thursday, July 2, 2009 29th Chagres Invitational Golf Tournament: Rosen Shingle Creek Golf Course and Clubhouse CHECK IN: 7:00 a.m., SHOTGUN START: 7:30 a.m. Golf Luncheon: Immediately after tournament play Sandlake (Level 2) Reunion Clubhouse: 10:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m. Conway Vendors: 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Gatlin B Panama Canal Museum: 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Gatlin A2 & A3 Registration & Dance Ticket Sales: 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon; 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Gatlin Ballroom Al Despedida Lottery Ticket Sales: 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon; 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Gatlin Ballroom Foyer Information/Secretary: 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon; 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.-Gatlin Registration Desk #1 Thursday Night at the Yacht Club Dance: 9:00 p.m. 2:00 a.m. Gatlin El E3 Thursday Night Owl Show 10:00 p.m. Midnight Sandlake (Level 2) Friday, July 3, 2009 Reunion Clubhouse: 10:00 a.m. 1:00 a.m. Conway Annual Business Meeting: 10:00 a.m. (Society Members only) Sandlake (Level 2) Cultural Seminar: 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Wekiwa 4 & 5 (Level 2) Vendors: 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Gatlin B Panama Canal Museum: 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Gatlin A2 & A3 Registration & Dance Ticket Sales: 1:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Gatlin Ballroom Al Despedida Lottery Ticket Sales: 1:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Gatlin Ballroom Foyer Information/Secretary: 1:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Gatlin Registration Desk #1 Bingo: 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. NO CHARGE TO PARTICIPATE! Gatlin A4 Baile Panameno Dance Class 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. St Johns 30 & 31 (Level 2) PanaZonian Dance: (Casual/Informal Attire) 8:30 p.m. 2:00 a.m. Gatlin C & D DJ Dance: 11:00 p.m. 4:00 a.m. Gatlin El E3 Saturday, July 4, 2009 Reunion Clubhouse: 10:00 a.m. 1:00 a.m. Conway Vendors: 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Gatlin B Panama Canal Museum: 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Gatlin A2 & A3 Annual Luncheon: DOORS OPEN 11:30 a.m. LUNCH 12:00 noon Gatlin C and D Saturday Afternoon Matinee: 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Sandlake (Level 2) Cultural Seminar: 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Wekiwa 4 & 5 (Level 2) Registration & Dance Ticket Sales: 3:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Gatlin Ballroom Al Despedida Lottery Ticket Sales: 3:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Gatlin Ballroom Foyer Information/Secretary: 3:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Gatlin Registration Desk #1 Bingo: 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. NO CHARGE TO PARTICIPATE! Gatlin A4 Religious Services: Catholic 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Wekiwa 4 & 5 (Level 2) Praise & Worship 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Wekiwa 4 & 5 (Level 2) Annual Ball: (Semi-formal Attire No jeans/No shorts) 8:30 p.m. 2:00 a.m. Gatlin C & D DJ Dance: 11:00 p.m. 4:00 a.m. Gatlin El E3 Sunday, July 5, 2009 Vendors: 9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon Gatlin B Panama Canal Museum: 9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon Gatlin Ballroom A2 & A3 Despedida: All Society Members and Guests are invited Farewell to Friends Doors open at 9:30 a.m., Dance Performance will begin at 10:00 a.m. Gatlin Ballroom C & D Notes: Please check with the Information Desk and/or our bulletin board at the reunion for other scheduled events, class and mini-reunions and last-minute changes. Dance tickets may be purchased after registration hours at the Gatlin Registration Desk #1 from 8:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday night. The Despedida Lottery drawing will be held on Sunday at Despedida. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. y" I i r J I I- ^ V i S m" S. i -l Ist Level M rykte nw^ Sci Ol5, Menworskn CONWAYs Repa 1. n a Wdror 1. Reparank u Pkrgr k r .... .RL l l I T'~"i'' s c. A | E[ b o f I ;' f J 'i ,, d L EEM ^L"1 .3 J i SCa LAS' "Los' ! -rin- Mil S-ketS | gA t o I -! < i GATU: ? iasasA CC imCanl' w M y". C p D L Ga.-x A.2 A3 I..... .,. 2nnda Levels its Iai C & D 1 14 --o C u 1 Wakhl wP m- ' -_- .---fa-2-- d i Amf mi eve = e l..w* ' i & 1. i......a .Dow*o Cli m S ,aCrt ,0 &A 31 - A b 6 4 n is C- -s & 1~ -"\I 3 A 6 T 0 r 0 FC O d C! = z FOLD HERE FIRST BYLAWS AMENDMENT BALLOT See Mailing instructions on the back of the ballot. As a member I cast my vote as follows: Proposed Amendment # 34 YES NO Proposed Amendment #35 YES NO Proposed Amendment # 36 YES N wj Ci 53 VIOC trt II 51 O t, "g rit 5'C r ~ t~l( ~I h) ~n It c te~'' ( ca 21~~~4~ Ls~ 3P DEADLINE for receiving this Ballot is March 11, 2009. 9 w w3 tf> Cd S . iow o 0. 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Ir Nrf" C |? = o" a wI B fB 25 D m C) -i l) m z m I- r 0 o m O c3 O C1 M ^3 ^3 == o M g ao a rj a (-'I 0 1| 0 0 ti| H H O o a O W td ~dM 0 Cl| C'a r (I/s onoo 0 o i 02 S- H~ o CDJ Owe clC ti'Lr CD (7 (1) ( CL low*; I ROSEN SHINGLE CREEK RESORT HIGHLIGHTS The 2009 Panama Canal Society Reunion will be held at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando. This beautiful hotel is a great location to have our reunion. It is nestled along historic Shingle Creek, headwaters of the Everglades, and has nature trails, inviting swimming pools and tropical foliage to offer a serene environment, perfect for relaxation. The many alluring attributes of Rosen Shingle Creek Resort are: An 18-hole, par 72, 7,228 yard championship golf course on site, designed by David Harman; a full-service, 13,000 square foot Spa, featuring nine treatment rooms; a state-of-the-art fitness center with cardiovascular equipment, free weights and televisions; four pools zero entry family pool, kiddies wad- ing pool, lap pool, and a quiet lounging pool conveniently located by the Cat-Tails Pool Bar & Grill; two Jacuzzis; two light- ed tennis courts; basketballs available; nature trails; access to guided canoe trips (seasonal); fishing, horseback riding nearby; Kids Swamp Camp which includes a computer center and a variety of play stations located across from the video game room; and on-site shopping, including women's and men's apparel, Florida Arts Gallery and Pro Shop. If dining is your pleasure, there are over nine venues to choose from, including: (1) A Land Remembcered a steak house named after the novel by Patrick Smith, (2) Cala Bella and Bella's Bar- this is a fine dining Italian Bistro, (3) CafeI Osceola & Osceola Bar a buffet restaurant (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner) serving a buffet and a la carte menu, (4) 18 Monroe Street Deli a 24-hour deli and market, offering a variety of items from a quick snack to a quick-to-order meal. (5) Snoooth Java Coffee Bar a coffee, smoothies and juice bar, serving Starbuck's coffee and an assortment of pastries and snacks, (6) Head Waters Lounge Lobby lounge bar which is centrally located and a perfect meeting place, (7) Cat-Tails Pool Bar & Grill - is adjacent to the pools and serves a range of food and beverage items in a relaxed outdoor setting, (8) Creek Ice Creamer~' - serves a variety of treats, and (9) Room Service- 24-hour full-service dining. Rosen Shingle Creek Resort is situated on 230 acres of land in the heart of Orlando. It is within one mile of the Orange County Convention Center; ten minutes from the Orlando International Airport; ten minutes (4 miles) from the Universal Orlando theme park and Wet 'n Wild; within minutes to SeaWorld; within ten to fifteen minutes to Disney World; within fif- teen minutes to all major shopping venues like the Mall of Millennia, Florida Mall and Premium Outlets; five minutes from world-class shopping at Pointe Orlando; less than an hour from the Atlantic Ocean; forty-five minutes from Cape Canaveral; and a 90-minute drive from the Gulf Coast. We have held our 2007 and 2008 Reunions at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort and they were well attended with most atten- dees vowing to return again this year. The guest rooms are beautiful and very comfortable. The Creek Sleeper definitely gives you a good night's sleep. We will be holding our events in a different area of the Convention Center in 2009. We will be located in the Gatlin Ballroom area (first level of the Convention Center) with some activities located on the second level above the ballrooms. The Gatlin Ballroom area is where we were in 2007. The distance from your guest room to the Gatlin Ballroom will be less than it was in 2007 as registration and activities will be closer to the escalator. It is still a good walk, but is all under one roof. Bring your walking shoes or rent a scooter if you have difficulty in walking long distances. Elevators and escalators are available in the Convention Center. Special drink prices will be offered to our members throughout Society sponsored events. Sodas $2.00 Beer Domestic $3.75 Wine $4.00 Mixed Drinks $4.75 Beer (12 oz. Draft) $3.00 ... K BAILE PANAMENO CLASS Friday, July 3, 2008 Sentimiento Panama, the Panamanian dance group that has performed for the Panama Canal Society for many years at our Despedida, will once again be teaching unique dance steps used in the "typical" dances from Panama during the reunion. You will also learn the historical significance behind the different dances. Beginners are welcome! You don't need to be an accomplished dancer to participate. Join us to refresh your dancing skills or learn to dance "Tipico" style for the first time. Cost for this class is $15.00 per person or $25.00 per couple. Class will be held on Friday, July 3, 2009, from 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. in the St. John's meeting rooms 30 and 31. Pre-registration is necessary and a minimum of 6 participants is required to conduct the class.In the event there are not enough participants to hold the class, your fee will be prompt- ly refunded to you. Complete your registration now. You don't want to miss this opportunity. DEADLINE is June 1, 2009 BAILEY PANAMENO CLASS I Beginners are welcome I I I -$15 per person / $25 per couple . Class held Friday July 3, 2009 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. St. John's Meeting Rooms 30 & 31 I PLEASE PRINT NAME -USE BLACK INK ONLY I I Beginers re wlcom TOTAL ENCLOSED $ MAIL FORM IN ITS ENTIRETY WITH PAYMENT TO PANAMA CANAL SOCIETY, INC., 7985 113th STREET, SUITE 334 SEMINOLE, FLORIDA 33772-4787 h---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- L Transportation Registration Form Please register by Wednesday, June 24, 2009, to reserve your spot! Reservation Policy: Registration will close on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. After this date, please contact Eventions of Florida directly to make shuttle arrangements after registration closes or advise us of any flight changes. Official Transportation Schedule: If your arrival or departure falls outside of the official days, please contact Eventions of Florida directly to discuss your options. Arrivals Wednesday, July 1 Thursday, July 2 Friday, July 3 Airport Departures Sunday, July 5 Three Ways to Register and Payment Information: $35 per person inclusive for round trip transportation SMail transportation registration form and payment (credit card-Visa, MasterCard or American Express only, check or money order in US dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank) to: Eventions of Florida, 4302 Henderson Blvd., Ste. 100, Tampa, FL 33629 " E-Fax completed registration form to: (813) 315-6379 Registration online@ www.panamacanal.eventbrite.com SNo phone registrations, please SOnly one check or credit card per registration form Please type or print clearly all fields are required to process registration: LEAD PASSENGER INFORMATION # of Guest in Party First Name Contact Phone # Cell # Last Name Fax # ARRIVAL INFORMATION Arrival Date Airline DEPARTURE INFORMATION Departure Date Airline Arrival Time Flight # Departure Time Flight # Originating City Originating City PAYMENT INFORMATION Payment Amount: $35 per person inclusive X = TOTAL PAYMENT DUE Payment Method: Check# 1 Visa L0 MasterCard I Card Number Expiration Date Printed Name of Cardholder Card Billing Address City State Zip American Express OTHER INFORMATION Special Needs (i.e., wheelchair, special assistance, child car seat, etc.) please describe: Please provide the name of your hotel in case we need to contact you during the conference: 0 Cancellation Policy (check here to accept) 0 Eventions of Florida reserves the right to cancel all reserved airport transportation due to lack of participation, safety concerns, civil unrest, ter- rorism or acts of God (including severe weather). If airport transportation is canceled due to any of these reasons, all Panama Canal Society registrants will be notified and will receive a full refund if Eventions of Florida cannot accommodate the guests on alternate transportation. Cancellations must be made in writing and will be accepted until June 24, 2009. A $5.00 service charge will be deducted from your refund for any cancellations made up to June 24, 2009. No cancellations accepted after June 24, 2009. 1 Waiver and Indemnity (check here to accept) 0 EVENTIONS OF FLORIDA is not responsible for accidents; any mishap due to alcohol or drug abuse by any Panama Canal Society guest; disasters; government regulation or advisory; death; injury; illness; fire; disruption; delays; modifications or cancellations caused by weather conditions; or any mechanical or electrical difficulties; strikes; lockouts; acts or threats or terrorism; civil disorder; acts of God; and other events beyond the control of EVENTIONS OF FLORIDA. EVENTIONS OF FLORIDA will make every effort to conduct the program as described, how- ever, reserves the right to make adjustments to the programs without affecting the overall quality. Should situations beyond the control of EVEN- TIONS OF FLORIDA make changes necessary, we will work with Panama Canal Society on any such changes whenever possible. Refunds will be issued if inclement weather renders transportation performance impossible or unsafe. M -r Hotel Room Floor Plans $136.13 Executive Parlor Suites N i : r) r 1 c " r ~ r i.* Hotel Room Floor Plans Grand Parlor Suites *1" I I I I $281.25- 2 Bay $393.75 3 Bay I Hospitality Suites O 4J.h t~e; -- s: ~2. 1 I ow THE PANAMA CANAL SOCIETY IS PROUD TO PRESENT TWO EVENINGS OF EXCITING ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUR PLEASURE! 8:30 p.m. 2:00 a.m. Gatlin Ballroom C D Friday Night Join us for the PanaZonian Dance with "Tito Mouynes y Conjunto" Featuring: Tito Mouynes and Alex de la Cruz P Saturday Night Ball "Frankie Pretto and the Parranda Band" Questions? Email the Reunion Coordinator reunioncoordinator@pancanalsociety.org or call 1-352-726-8804 (evenings) UNIVERSAL ORLANDO EXIT 72 SEAWORLD EXIT 2 Rosen Shingle Creek is conveniently located on Universal Boulevard just off the Beachline Expressway (SR-528, Exit #2) and a half mile east of the Orange County Convention Center. From Orlando International Airport: Take the north exit from the airport to SR-528 (the Beachline Expressway). Take SR-528 Westbound to Exit #2. From the exit ramp, turn right onto Universal Blvd. at the traffic light. The entrance to Rosen Shingle Creek will be on the right side of Universal Blvd. From 1-4: Take I-4 Eastbound to Exit #72 (the Beachline Expressway / SR-528). Head east on SR-528 to Exit #2 (Universal Blvd./Orange Blvd.). From the exit ramp, veer to the left then turn left onto Universal Blvd. The entrance to Rosen Shingle Creek will be the second traffic light on Universal Blvd. SHINGLE CREEK 4- <""-^^. ' VV \ ^ aiiaoahisciaaaaa VtQ eS PANAMA TOURS ."Pe rfect in every way!" -White Sandy Beach Resorts MaTransit the Historic Panama Canal ^-Aerial Tour of the Rainforest ~-oTour Panama City ~ ~Experience the Wildlife ~Visit Old Panama S--Enjoy the "Wonderful Shopping ~-Deep Sea fishing ~ ,San Bias Islands ~Bocas Del Toro ~Boquete Highlands . ~The Volcan ~Golfing Or ask us about our other Tavel Destinations and Cruises Copa Airlines is pleased to offer you a special discount for making us the preferred carrier of the Panama Canal Society. Eligible members will receive a 10% discount off published fares. Valid for roundtrip travel from Miami, Orlando, Los Angeles, New York City (JFK) and Washington (Dulles), to Panama City. Travel must be completed by December 31, 2009. Join our award-winning frequent flier program OnePass by calling 1-800-FLY-COPA / Miami: (305) 371-COPA (2672) or visit www.copaair.com. Promotional Code CM00554/FBHHH Tickets must be issued at Copa Airlines Miami City Ticket Office. Discount not applicable to Clase Ejecutiva (Business Class). Cannot be combined with any other discount. Copa Airlines reserves the right to make changes to this promotion at any time. For Complete Details, Contact: C Op a Miami City Ticket Office (305) 267-7824. ext. 2205/2206. Airlines .ASSO.ATE JOHN MORALES TURNS 95 John Arthur Morales celebrated his 95th birthday at his home in California, Mo., on August 28th. He received phone calls from all his children including John and Kenny in Panama, Roseanne in Florida, Jeanette in South Carolina, and Roy in Moberly, Mo. Grandchildren Damien Oliver, Kendra Keepers, and Caroline Morales also phoned in their birthday greetings. Lars flew in to Kansas City and drove out to California, Mo., with John and Margaret's granddaughter Adrienne Oliver. John celebrated a low-key event with a dinner in the small town of California and birthday cake at home. John keeps his mind sharp doing crossword puzzles, reading voraciously, writing letters to the editor, and sending political and eco- nomic-themed emails to family and friends. His longtime advocacy for the ideas of the great economist Henry George have kept him busy trying to educate others. Perhaps a bit of Georgist discipline in the marketplace would have prevented the current economic meltdown. John and Margaret retired from the Panama Canal Company and left Panama for New Zealand in the early '70s. They enjoyed the semi-retired life there for several years and owned their own Kiwi home in Nelson on the South Island. After a brief stay in Livingstone, Calif., they settled first in Maryville, Mo., then Savannah, Mo., and moved to their present home in California, Mo., about a dozen years ago. l-7-- ,,I . ., ... . . Margaret Morales, John A. Morales, and Adrienne Oliver JEAN MEDINGER McGUIRE, CERTI- FIED ADVERTISING SPECIALIST Jean Medinger McGuire of Safety Harbor, Fla., was named Certified Advertising Specialist, an official recog- nition of professional excellence in the promotional products industry, awarded by the Promotional Products Association International. Jean is President of McGuirePro Marketing and a 1973 graduate of Balboa High School. and was one of four- teen Geiger associates to earn the Certified Advertising Specialist designation on July 19, 2008. Jean completed and passed a two-hour exam admin- istered by PPAI which earned her the designation. The exam represents the culmination of dozens of hours spent attending specialized promotional products industry training and sem- inars. CAS designees display excellence and professionalism in all advertising and marketing media available in the pro- motional products industry in addition to demonstrating lead- ership qualities and a commitment to the industry. The CAS designation is held by less than one percent of the more than 50,000 distributors in the world. Jean also was awarded a prestigious Palm Award on August 27, 2008, at the Promotional Products of Florida's annual show in Orlando. The Palm Awards give recognition to outstanding promotional product professionals who exhib- it qualities and characteristics distinguishing them as deserv- ing of the honor of being superior. The primary criteria of the competition is based on demonstrating an increase in sales volume, sales achievements and contributions to the overall professionalism of the industry. Jean's award was for Best Client Promotion over $10 Per Recipient for a Tampa-based client event held this year at Fort DeSoto Beach. Her compa- ny just completed the design and illustration of the Panama Canal Museum's IWrite of Passage book. Paradise Found! ^XL 31 2009 MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 31, 2008. ?,W A .. AV- P.;t rvA4A ALEXANDRIA NICOLE SNOW GRADUATES Virgil and Lori (Stevenson) Snow announce the gradua- tion of their daughter Alexandria Nicole Snow from the Art Institute of Atlanta, Ga., with a degree in Media Arts and Animation. She has attended the Art Institute since her high school graduation in June 2004. Alexandria hopes to further her study in Graphic Design work and is optimistic she will land a job where she can use the 3-D animation skills she has learned over the past four years. Alexandria Nicole Snow EMAIL CHANGES The Panama Canal Society is not responsible for the accu- ... ....= Z-Z racy of the following e-mail address directory. These addresses are considered correct at the time of this print- ing. It is the responsibility of the individual member to insure his/her email is updated in the Society's database. Aldrich, Robert and Pamela..........raldrich@tampabay.rr.com Altman, Jeanette andTracy.... thedewberrypatch@comcast.net Alvarez, Jose / Cantu-Alvarez, Johanna.....czjalvarez@netscape.net Anderson, Barbara........................toallnations@bellsouth.net Anglin, Dallys and Earl..................dollyanglin@hotmail.com Ateek Jr, George and Cynthia.... ...ateekrd@aol.com Avery, Shirley (Bentley)...... ..shirlavery hotmai.com Baas, Matthew and Katie (O'Brien)........... mattkt@charter.net Bess, Nora and Melvin.......................island96@hotmail.com Blanchette, Robert and Donna............blanch6@cfl.rr.com nBliss, Em ilya............................. blis@bellsouth.net Bolen, Ronald and Jacquelyn...........lron.bolen@aol.com Braddock, Michelle and Travis.....tmbraddock@hotmail.com Brandenburg, Carlos......................cbrandenburg@charter.net Bryant, Jess D / Savage, Cathy....savagebryant@hargray.com Burac, Francisco and Sonia....................fburac@hotmail.com Byrne, Joe................................................amigoo69@aol.com Byrne, Joe ...........................................a io 6 @ lc m Carroll, James and Helen..............kymoonshinerl @msn.com Chassin, Douglas / Patterson, Diana.............chassin@cwpanama.net Cimino, Leopold and Rhonda...................lcimino@cfl.rr.com Cloyd, C Dyan and Jensen, Shawn......cd_cloyd@yahoo.com Coates, Denise and Randy...............zonian83ds@comcast.net Cofer, Richard and Elizabeth.....................rcofer2@cfl.rr.com Coffin, Margaret and Mark........................markcul@aol.com Cole, Anita L.....................................d041173c@hotmail.com Coleman, Kenneth and Sharon............bez4kbcz@yahoo.com Collantes, Ana T..................................aleial0atc@yahoo.com Collins, Mark............................dad_loves_n_e@hotmail.com Connerton, Bliss (Morris).........................blisscz@gmail.com Crespo, Rudy.........................................twistedrlc@ cfl.rr.com Cronan, William and Annette...............wcronan@comcast.net Crooks, Robert G and Nikki......homes4pooch@bellsouth.net Crosby, Charles.......................................chassby@gmail.com Crouch, Guthrie .........................................czgut@ yahoo.com Cruz-Segarra, Roberto......................cruzsega@hotmail.com Cummings, Leland..............................leec. 1954@yahoo.com DeLaGuardia, Felipe/Tana...fdelaguardia@trans-experts.com Dermody, Connie ...........................conidermody@yahoo.com DeTore, Charles and Nina.................nldetore@msn.com Dolan Jr, Edward and Carson................fsudolan@aol.com Downing, Tony................................treesforless@comcast.net Dragseth, Carolyn Ann............Carolyn.dragseth@gmail.com Drummond Jr, William / Shannan......wdrumjr@bellsouth.net Dunakoskie, Stephen / Gwen......steve.dunakoskie@ncpc.gov Echevarria-Esparza,Yvette.............Yvette.esparza@right.com Eldredge, Bill..........................bill.eldredge@verizon.net Escalante, Michael................................escalante@ncfrpc.org Farnsworth, Ron and Nancy............farnsworth_15@msn.com Fenton, Kelly................................kellyfenton22@verizon.net Field, Sean and Monica..................seanmfield@yahoo.com Fields, Jo-Anne......................joannefields@hotmail.com Firth, Craig....................... ..................cfirth@ hawaii.rr.com Flake, Cristina and Gordon.................flake235@earthlink.net Foote, Leonard and Kathleen.....................lfte@earthlink.net Gabrielson, Amanda......................agabrielson@gmail.com Gabrielson, Karin.................Karin_gabrielson@hotmail.com Garcia, Patrick.............................atrick.garcia@comcast.net Garza, Linda and Emilio..............indamongirl@hotmail.com Gasta, Virginia................................virginiagasta@yahoo.com Gayer, Steven..................................stevengayer@yahoo.com Girard, Irene and Ozzie.......................ozzielirene2@aol.com Givens, Luke...................................ukegivens@hotmail.com Grench, Carol and Paul............................cgrench@aol.com Gunn, Landen and M Jane..................topgunn3@verizon.net Haborak, Cecilia and George.....bibyclinghappy@yahoo.com Hannigan, Joseph and Dorothy....jhannigl @tampabay.rr.com Harp, Lynn...................................................lrharp@ cox.net Heddaeus, Lynn......................lheddaeus@tampabay.rr.com Henry Jr, Ricardo..................rhenrycz_unome@yahoo.com Herring, Galen ................ .............henskank@hotmail.com High, Shirley and Paul....................plhighjrll @verizon.net Higley, James and Beverly .........jimbevh@tampabay.rr.com Hodges, Rick and Kay.....................rhodges@raytheon.com Holt, Mike and Deborah.....................mndholt@bellsouth.net Holt, Richard and Lydia.................rholtl7@tampabay.rr.com Homa, Bruce 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Renate................mksrxwd@comcast.net Weldon, Robert.............................rassmon@mindspring.com Wheeler, Cori..............................corimopanama@yahoo.com Winkle, Maggie and Robert.....panamamaggiel@mchsi.com Wood Jr, Robert and Gail.....................czwoodyl@cox.net Wood, Michael and Temple..................mcnn9@hotmail.com Wright Jr, Stanley G. ..........curundupower@hotmail.com Yentz, Faye and Jeffrey.......................jeffayentz@att.net Yocum, Mainor and Michelle.....myocum 1 @tampabay.rr.com Zachry, Ralph.......................... ................ rwzachrey@ aol.com 2009 MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 31, 2008. 33 WEDDINGS SUESCUM ZAVALA On a beautiful day of August 21, 2008, Virginia Ann Suescum and Jose Santos Zavala were married in the beau- tiful town in the historic 1734, Occoquan, Va. After the cere- mony, wedding photos were taken on the banks of the Occoquan River. A reception was held at The Garden Kitchen Restaurant & Gardens located in an 1840 home and gardens. The bride is the daughter of Dr. R. Antonio Suescum and Ann Wood Suescum. She wore a KC Bridal design gown and carried a bouquet of four shades of rosebuds. To go with the old saying: "Something Old" Virginia had twelve (one for every month) 2&2 cent Silver Panama Pill Coins attached to the hem of her dress for good luck. "Something New" she wore ruby and diamond earrings, necklace and bracelet. "Something Borrowed" she wore a Swarovski tiara (also worn by her cousin Jennifer Engelke Lai), and "Something Blue" was her garter. She also carried her Grandmother's (her namesake) embroidered "V" handkerchief. A pre-wedding dinner was held the night before and host- ed by the bride's Aunt Nellie Wood and Uncle Robert Engelke. They hosted a unique "Latin Cocina Dinner" with all the traditional Latin food: Seviche, empanadas, ropa vieja, platano, and sopa borracha (Panamanian wedding cake). Out-of-town guests and many former Zonians at the wed- ding included the bride's family: father, Dr. Antonio Suescum and Beatrice R. (R. of P.); mother, Ann Wood (BHS'59) Suescum (Sacramento, Calif.); aunt Nellie Wood (BHS'67) Engelke (Seminole, Fla.); brothers, Tony Suescum (BHS) (Redington Beach, Fla.) and Guillermo Suescum (BHS) (New York, N.Y.); cousins, Jennifer Engelke Lai and daugh- ter Aliyah Nellie (flower girl) (Seminole, Fla.), Christopher Engelke (St. Petersburg, Fla.), Vicky Suescum (BHS) (San Antonio, Texas), Pilar Suescum (BHS) (Washington, D.C.), Deborah Suescum (Md.), Raquel Alfaro (Washington, D.C.). Other guests included Sue (Knapp) (BHS'56) and Robert Light (Huntsville, Ala.), Ann Batcheldor Richardson (Columbia, S.C.), Deb Wynert (Pa.), Margo Daykin (Utah). Ann Wood Suescum, Antonio Suescum, Jose Zavala, Virginia Suescum, Dr. Antonio R. Suescum, and Guillermo T. Suescum. Aunts and uncles and two sisters and ten cousins of vari- ous generations of the groom's family from the Maryland area also attended with about 30 local friends of the couple. Margo Daykin, daughter of Ann Keller (BHS'56), caught the Bride's bouquet, and the bride's brother Tony Suescum caught the traditional garter. Virginia Ann graduated from Mount Ida College, Newton Centre, Mass., and teaches in Alexandria, Va. Jos6 graduated from Instituto de San Salvador and is employed as an Electrician in Germantown, Md. The couple honeymooned at the Luray Caverns in Luray, Va. Jose Santos Zavala and Virginia Ann Suescum 34 y'i-. FRENCH CHILDS DE7ESP SOROW Lesley French and David Childs were married in Austin, Darlene Bere, 55, of ChattanoogaTenn. passed away Darlene Behre, 55, of Chattanooga, Tcnn., passed away Texas, on June 8, 2008. esley is te dau er of e a sar July 25, 2008, with her husband of 30 years, Michael Behre, Lesley is the daughter of Lew (BHS'63) and Elsmary 1 S. at her bedside. Darlene was the daughter-in-law of society French and is a 4th-year Surgical Resident in French and is a 4th-year Surgical Resident members Tommy and Lucy Behre, formerly of Margarita, Ear/Nose/Throat (ENT) at Vanderbilt University Hospital. C. David is an Associate Professor of Choral Studies at the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. Kenneth R.A. Booth, 96, passed away suddenly at his residence in Laguna Hills, Cali:f. on September 23, 2008. He was married to his devoted wife, Josephine (Stumpf) Booth, for almost seventy years. They enjoyed traveling and many social activities. Ken was employed by the Rates Branch of the Budget & Rates Division of the Panama Canal Company for over forty- two years and retired on May 30, 1971. He was predeceased by his younger brother, George J. Booth, also a longtime and well-known employee of the Canal. 4A Kenneth is survived by his wife Josephine of Laguna Hills, Calif.; his daughter, Sharon L. (Booth) Schmidt and his son-in-law, Douglas C Schmidt, of Kerrville, Texas; his son, Michael D. Booth of Palm Springs, Calif.; a granddaughter Sand two great-grandchildren. James "Dutch" Borell, 91, passed away May 1, 2008, in Homestead, Fla., where he resided for the past few years with Lew French and Lesley French his daughter, Victoria Edwards. He was born in Reading, Pa., on September 13, 1916, to Edith and Elmer Borell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Gutierrez Borell, in 1996. Dutch graduated from the Pennsylvania Nautical School in Philadelphia in 1936, and he then went on to serve as a Deck Officer in the U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II. After the war he became a navigator aboard commercial aircraft flying from California to Korea during the Korean War, and from the East Coast to Europe and Africa with Pan American Airways. During the 1950s he returned to sea, and found work as a mate with the Panama Line on the S.S. Ancon. He would later become the Chief Mate on the S.S. Cristobal. In 1960 he moved his family to Gamboa where he worked as a tugboat captain for the Dredging Division. In 1978, he retired from the Panama Canal Company, and Zonie the Parrot says, moved to the Daytona Beach area. He sailed aboard merchant ships until 1986 and retired a second time. Survivors include three daughters: Janet Flud, Port Orange, Fla.; Gloria Layne, Tenafly, N.J.; Victoria Edwards, "Give the gift that keeps on Homestead, Fla.; and a son, James W. Borell, Jr., Burke, Va. giving all year long. Give family and friends a gift John W. Carlson, 63, passed away on September 19, membership to the 2008. He was born in Needham, Mass., on September 3, Panama Canal Society." 1945. He attended grade school in Marion, Mass., until mid- V 4th grade. The family went to the Canal Zone in December 1953 aboard the S.S. Panama. He lived in Los Rios, attended Diablo Elementary School, and Balboa Jr./High School. John was active in many sports, but his love of baseball surpassed all others. He played in junior league, and as a college student 35 he was even scouted by the New York Yankees. He attended Bucknell University, Pa., Cortland College, N.Y., and Canal Zone Junior College. He enjoyed his years studying in the U.S., but made his way back to Panama and started what was a varied career, starting with working for IBM, entering into private business, aviation; working at the shipyard, then he spent 11 years with the Panama Canal Commission and returned to private busi- ness. John and Jackie (Evans) were married in 1973 at the Balboa Union Church. His love of Panama grew into a profound knowledge and study of the country's history. He traveled all over the coun- try with his Isthmian 4-Wheel Club, and was the president and founder of the Panama Historical Society. He also loved the theatre and acted in many plays including musicals at the Surfside Theatre, the Theatre Guild and Teatro en Circulo. He also loved car racing, fishing, and collecting baseball cards, coins, stamps, and books of Panama. He was a member of the Panama Canal Society. He is survived by his wife Jackie, his two children, Jon Elliott, James Patrick and his wife Katherine (Katie). He is also survived by his parents, Captain John (Jack) and Dell Carlson; his brother Chris, and his sister Johanna. Herschell W. (Bud) Dempsey Jr., 63, passed away of throat cancer on May 5, 2008. He was born in Anniston, Ala., on January 10, 1945. He moved to the Panama Canal Zone in 1949 with his family. He played baseball in the Pacific Little League on The Police Team in 1956 and 1957. His father, Herschell W. Dempsey Sr. was one of the coaches and Bud was always the first batter due to the fact that he always made it to 1st base. He attended Canal Zone schools and graduated with hon- ors from BHS in 1963 and from Canal Zone College with the degree of Associate in Technology in 1975. From April 1969 until April 1971, he served in the U.S. Army School/Training Center at Fort Gordon, Ga. He was honorably discharged as a disabled veteran and was recognized for his diligence, loy- alty and devotion to duty. After his discharge, he married Valerie A. Mclntire (BHS'67) on June 26, 1971, in Norcross, Ga. When they returned to the Canal Zone in 1971 he resumed his job with the Printing Plant where he had started his apprenticeship training in January 1969. He worked at the Printing Plant of the Panama Canal Company in La Boca and retired as Chief of the Printing Office with the Panama Canal Commission in April 1988. He was a member of the Panama Canal Society. Bud was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend to all. He was preceded in death by his father, Herschell W. Dempsey, Sr. and his mother-in-law, Jane (Mclntire) Law. He is survived by his wife Valerie of 36 years; his son, Daren and wife Jaime Dempsey, of Rockledge, Fla.; his daughter Adrea Dempsey, of Cape Canaveral, Fla.; his mother, Florence (Hughes) Dempsey; sister, Patricia (Dempsey) and husband Chuck Propst of Oxford, Ala.; three sisters-in-law, Glenda Kochel, Catherine Spafford, and Suzanne Dempsey; three nephews, four nieces, three great- grandsons, and two brothers. Elizabeth Mary Dillon passed away on July 25, 2008, in Panama City after a short illness. Born in 1921 in Cleveland, Ohio, she immigrated to Panama in 1944, where she met and later married Woodrow Wilson Dillon in 1947. Elizabeth and Wilson founded Dillon Construction in 1954. The firm quickly established a reputation for the high- est integrity and quality workmanship throughout the former Canal Zone, the Republic of Panama, and in several countries in Central and South America and the Caribbean. Elizabeth and Wilson are survived by their four sons, Christopher, Mark, Patrick and Kurt, all of whom remain active in the construction and architecture arenas throughout Panama and the region. Fronia L. Fender, 91, passed away on August 17, 2008, at her Bradenton, Fla., home. Fronia married Walter Fender in 1944 in the Panama Canal Zone. Walter preceded her in death in 1980. Fronia graduated from high school in Hyden, Ky. She then attended Columbia Bible College. Her interest in help- ing others led her to nurse's training at Women's Medical College Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in 1939. She spent the next three years at Cincinnati General Hospital in a supervisory position. The following 28 years were spent as an OB nurse in the Civil Service. She worked on both the Pacific and Atlantic sides of the Isthmus, until she and Walter retired to Bradenton in 1971. She was a long-standing member of Hope Presbyterian Church. She is survived by three sisters and many nieces and nephews and two godsons. Paul J. Hieronymus, 82, died in Lakeland, Fla., on June 13, 2008. He was born and raised in Oklahoma. He served in the U.S. Navy for two years during World War II, and then married Phyllis in 1952. In 1965, Paul and his family moved to American Samoa, where he taught Chemistry at Fla Iloa High School. After two years in Samoa, he and his family moved to the Canal Zone in 1967. They first lived in Margarita, then in Coco Solo, where Paul was the Chemistry teacher at Cristobal High School for 18 years. He also taught Human Physiology and 7th Grade Math for several of those years. Paul and Phyllis moved to Dallas, Texas, after retiring from the Canal Zone, where he taught in the high school sys- tem for a few years before officially retiring to Lakeland, Fla. He was a very well-liked and respected teacher for 35 years altogether, a teacher who made science interesting, and who also promoted a strong love of learning and expanding one's mind throughout one's entire life. He was a member of the Panama Canal Society. Paul is survived by his twin brother, Kenneth; his wife of 56 years, Phyllis, daughter, Cheri; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Captain Marshall W. Irwin, 83, died September 16, 2008, in Gainesville, Fla. He suffered a massive stroke and 36 was placed in hospice care, and died peacefully in the com- pany of family members. He was born December 6, 1925, in Brathwaite, La. Captain Irwin started his Merchant Marine career at the age of eighteen with the Army Transportation Service during World War II. Despite having only an eighth grade education, he earned his master's license in 1957 and in 1962 at the age of 36 was placed in command of the USNS Card, an escort aircraft carrier. He was a Panama Canal Pilot from 1966 until he retired in 1979. Captain Irwin lived in Gamboa, Balboa and Los Rios while in the Canal Zone. Much of his free time was spent at the Pacific Saddle Club caring for his beloved horses. After retiring to Ocala, Fla., he worked as a mooring mas- ter for several companies, including the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port. The terminal illness of his wife Dolores forced him to fully retire in 1991. Captain Irwin's final retirement years were spent in Live Oak, Fla., where he tended to his many dogs, horses and cattle. Due to the onset of dementia, he spent the last three years in an assisted living facility in Gainesville, Fla. He is survived by his son Michael and his wife Karen, and son Patrick (Chris) Irwin and his wife Evelyn, residents of Gainesville, Fla. Albert "AL" Johnston, 74, passed away on September 7, 2008, in Spartanburg, S.C., after a short illness. He was born in Colon, R.d.P. in 1929, attended Canal Zone schools and graduated from Balboa High School in 1947. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1952 and served in the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant for three and a half years. He retired from the naval reserve as a Commander, after 20 years. He was employed by Lockwood Green in Spartanburg as a archi- tectural engineer for 37 years. He was a member of the Panama Canal Society. He was predeceased by a daughter, Debra Johnston Palmer, and is survived by his wife, Anne Morrill (BHS'52) Johnston, two sons, Keith and Scott, and daughter Catherine Smith, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Dr. Charles "Chuck" Laurens Latimer, Jr., died September 12, 2008, in Greenville, S.C., following a stroke. He was born on September 13, 1924, in Greenville County, S.C., raised on a farm, grew up during the depression, and was a graduate at the age of 19 from the College of Charleston. Following service in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he graduated with advanced degrees from Harvard and Columbia Universities and started teaching elementary school, later serving as an administrator in the U.S. Army dependent school system responsible for 60,000 children of Army personnel in Europe. He went to the Canal Zone with his family in 1962 and served as Dean of the Canal Zone College. He subsequently became Deputy Superintendent of the Canal Zone schools. Charles was active in many community organizations in the Canal Zone, including the Power Squadron and the Boy Scout Council, from which he received the coveted Silver Beaver Award for adult leadership in Scouting. Following their nineteen years in the Canal Zone, the Latimers moved to Greenville, S.C., where he served as School Psychologist in the Polk County School System for almost ten years. He was active as a leader in numerous national, international, state, and community organizations. He received many awards and commendations for his stew- ardship, generous service, and acts as pioneer and founder in the field of counseling. He was a member of the Panama Canal Society. He is survived by his wife, Alice W. Latimer, son James L. Latimer, daughter-in-law Lina M. Latimer, daughter Mary L. Latimer, two grandsons, a granddaughter-in-law, and a great-grandson. He is also survived by a brother, Edward B. Latimer, and sister-in-law Dorothy W. Latimer. Doug Lord, 85, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of the Panama Canal Zone, passed away on September 24, 2008. He served honorably in the Navy during World War II and retired from the Maintenance Division of the Panama Canal. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Gloria; a son, George, two grandchildren, and a brother, Robert Lord. Raymond H. "Ray" Magan, 79, of Pueblo, Colo., passed away on September 27, 2008, of Alzheimers. Ray joined the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and separated into the active Air Force reserves in 1953. He retired as a chief mas- ter sergeant, air force policeman, from the reserves in 1979. In 1956, he began his 29-year career with the Pueblo Police Department. He was a forensic photographer with the identification bureau and at the time of his retirement was the administrative assistant to the Pueblo chief of police. Ray enjoyed photography and printed color photos in his dark- room. He held a private pilot's license and flew his own Piper Comanche airplane. He was an avid ham radio operator, rode motorcycles, and taught himself to play a three manual organ. He was a member of the Panama Canal Society. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Helen Edwards (BHS'52) Magan; sister, Elsie (Ange) Patti; sister-in-law, Anne Hale; many nieces and nephews, and his very dear friend, Ruben Archuletta. Wallace B. Matthews, 79, of Chase City, Va., died August 31, 2008, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Meredithville, Va., in 1929 and his family moved to a small farm outside of Chase City when he was young. Growing up he loved fishing and hunting and the prospect of adventure and far-off lands called Wally away from the family farm. He joined the Air Force upon graduating from high school and served 20 years. Wally worked for the Air Force ROTC department of Mississippi State University for six years and was able to earn his degree in accounting while stationed there. Before retiring from the Air Force he served a tour of duty in the Canal Zone for a year while his wife Helen and their two children stayed in Ohio. Before leaving Panama, Wally interviewed with the Panama Canal Company and was offered a job. Upon his return to Ohio Wally retired from the Air Force and the family move to the Canal Zone in 1971. 37 The move turned out to be a fantastic adventure. He worked as a Budget Officer for the Engineering and Construction Bureau.. He spent much of his free time fishing the wonderful waters of Panama and when not fishing, he enjoyed hunting with friends in the jungle. Wally and Helen continued to work for the Panama Canal Company until they retired in 1986. They settled in Weems, Va., on the Rappahannock River. They enjoyed the retirement lifestyle, traveling with friends and volunteering at their church. Helen passed away in 1990 and Wally eventually moved back to the family farm in Virginia. He enjoyed his time on the firm, but still had opportunities to travel. He and his son Ed went on several fishing trips including peacock bass fishing in the Amazon Rain Forest and king salmon fishing at Katmai National Park, Alaska. Wally was a member of the Panama Canal Society. He was preceded in death by his wife Helen. He is sur- vived by his daughter Cindy McGoldrick and a granddaugh- ter of Marlboro, N.J., and his son Ed, daughter-in-law Jane and two grandsons of Austin, Texas. Wally is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Carlton and Gloria Matthews, of Chase City, Va. Donald E. Musselman, 86, of St. Petersburg, Fla., passed away on September 20, 2008, under Hospice care. He was born in the Chicago suburbs and left home at 19 to study act- ing at the Max Reinhart School in Los Angeles. When World War II began, he applied to the Merchant Marine Academy where he graduated as an officer and served in the Pacific. At the end of the war he returned to Illinois where he graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a BA in English and History. While there he met his future wife, Dorles. After graduation he attended the University of Chicago, receiving an MA in English. After four years of teaching and the birth of two sons, the family moved to the Panama Canal Zone where Don taught first at Balboa High School and then at the Canal Zone College. Two more sons were born and the family adopted Panama as their second homeland. While there Don wrote and directed with his good friend Victor Herr two musicals. He also directed and produced the first bilingual production done in Panama's National Theater with the same cast per- forming in Frederico Garcia Lorca's Blood Wedding. The family returned to the States in 1964 where Don began work on his doctorate in theater at Indiana University. Missing the tropics, the family moved to Lakeland where Don taught at Florida Southern College for three years. Finally, in 1969 they settled in St. Petersburg where he taught Eastern and Western Humanities, Honors Humanities and Theater at then St. Petersburg Junior College. He retired in 1990. He followed his teaching retirement by lecturing for the Florida Humanities Council and became a docent at the Salvador Dali Museum. He and his wife were inducted into the Order of Salvador. Teaching was his passion and his joy and his students were his second family. He is survived by his wife, Dorles, and three sons, Gregory, Roderick and Sean. He was predeceased by his son Garth. Agnes R. Mannette O'Donnell, 97, passed away September 1, 2008, at Freedom Square in Seminole, Fla. She was born and lived in Portland, Maine, graduated from Cathedral High, worked as a telephone operator at Maine General and spent 15 years at U.S. Army STRATCOM in the Panama Canal Zone where she lived with her family until retiring to Seminole in 1972. She was a devoted Catholic, a gifted violinist, a lifelong musician, and early on, a member of the Portland Symphony. She enjoyed choir, bowling, cribbage, bridge, gardening and photography. Her husband Clarence O'Donnell preceded her in death in 1973; and her first son, Norman, in 1953. Surviving are daughters Claire Kane and Denise Hollister and son Russell; seven grandchildren, and 10 great-grand- children. Captain Wendell Phillips, 87, of Clearwater, Fla., died September 12, 2008. Born in San Andres, Colombia, he came to Florida in 1983 from Panama. Captain Phillips began his career as a Seaman in the Colombian Navy in 1938. He was quickly promoted to Captain at the young age of 21. While transferring freight from the U.S. to Central and South America, he met his wife of 42 years, Carmen. He completed his remarkable career as a Panama Canal Ship Pilot in 1983. Capt. Phillips was highly decorated in recognition for his many accomplishments. He is survived by his wife, Carmen; one son, Ronald Phillips, three daughters, Annabelle Womack, Yvette Phillips, Tanya Becklund; a brother, Marco Camargo; a sister, Inez Fennell; and six grandchildren. Ruth E. (Barlow) Schmidt, 91, of Tampa, Fla., and a longtime resident of the Panama Canal Zone, passed away September 26, 2008. Ruth retired as a civilian from the Department of the Navy at Rodman. She lived a very happy and fulfilled life. Her zest for life, deep love of family, compassionate and gen- erous ways, and smiling, positive nature were priceless treas- ures that brought joy and love to all who knew her. Ruth was a member of the Panama Canal Society. She was predeceased by her husband, John C. Schmidt, and son, John Jr. She is survived by her sister, Carolyn Vezina of Las Vegas, Nev.; daughter-in-law Alice Schmidt; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and two nieces. Kevin Anthony Sheridan passed away September 14, 2008, at Hospice, Palm Beach, Fla. He had been living in Tezuitlan, Mexico, for the past decade teaching English at the Institute. After graduating from BHS in 1960, Kevin attended the University of Notre Dame, graduating from Indiana State University as an Industrial Engineer. He served in the Army Reserves for six years and worked for the Department of Defense. He founded his own company KASCAN which made toppers for pickup trucks. Kevin then taught Special Needs Children in San Jose County for 20 years. He was a member of the Panama Canal Society. 38 Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Patricia and William Sheridan, and his two brothers, Billy and Philip Sheridan. He is survived by his sisters Sheila Sheridan Bowen of San Jose, Calif.; Sharon Marucco of Springfield, Ill.; and Kathleen A. Sheridan of Palm Beach, Fla. Louise Spradlin, 87, of Richmond, Texas, passed away August 10, 2008, after a brief and unexpected illness. Louise was a native of Springfield, Ohio. She and her family spent many years living on Albrook Air Force Base, Canal Zone, during her husband's (Woody Spradlin) career in the Air Force. After his retirement in 1965, the family returned to the Canal Zone where Woody worked for Marine Traffic Control. Louise was a member of the Panama Canal Society. She will be remembered fondly as "the life of any party" and dearly missed by her family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Woody in January 2002. She is survived by her son Lloyd Spradlin and wife Margaret Stevens Spradlin of Tallahassee, Fla.; daughter Tannis Spradlin Lawyer, son-in-law Robert Lawyer of Gilbert, Ariz.; and daughter Reinita Spradlin Morris of Richmond, Texas. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Nancy Judean (Greenway) Thompson, 78, (Judy to her friends), passed away on her birthday, September 11, 2008, after a long illness. Judy was born in Newport, Tenn., and attended Knoxville High School, graduating in 1948. She graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1952 with a degree in education. She was active in the Phi Mu sorority and the Smoky Mountain Hiking Club. While at UT she met her future husband, Bert Kenneth Thompson. They were mar- ried in 1952. In 1963 Judy and Bert moved to the Panama Canal Zone to teach in the Panama Canal Company school system. Judy taught Home Economics and Earth Sciences at Curundu Junior High School. She was a gifted singer and a member of the PanCanettes, an award-winning Sweet Adelines quartet. In 1977 she received her Master's Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Tennessee. After 25 years of service with the Panama Canal Company, Judy and Bert retired to Naples, Fla., where she was active in her church and community. She was fond of boating, golf, Elderhostels, and traveling. She was a member of the Panama Canal Society. She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather, and her husband Bert. She is survived by her son and daugh- ter-in-law, Stephen and Elizabeth Thompson, of Asheville, N.C., daughter Lyric Thompson of Cosby, Tenn., three grand- children, sister and brother-in-law Joan and Jack Smith, sev- eral nieces and nephews, and special friend William "Bill" Pitt of Winter Harbor, Maine. William Andrew Violette died August 16, 2008 (his 90th birthday) at his home in Seminole, Fla. He was born on August 16, 1918, in Providence, R.I., but his earliest memo- ries were of Panama where he was brought to live as a baby. His father and grandfather were already residents of Panama and were both Roosevelt Medal recipients for their work on the construction of the Panama Canal. Bill's father, Frank Joseph Violette, started and ran a prosperous construction company for many years. Bill was an adventurous young man who built a kayak, built and raced a hydroplane, and was licensed to operate sin- gle engine aircraft. His enthusiasm for flying was dampened when he learned the cost of repairing landing gear damaged during a landing in the bush in Panama. He bought and restored a Model A Ford with rumble seat for $25. He was denied entry into the armed forces during World War II because of an enlarged heart and irregular heartbeat. He went to work for the Smoot & Paredes General Motors dealership and was sent to the GM Institute in Flint, Mich. It was in Flint where he met Jean Annette Fuller. After a couple of years back in Panama, Bill wrote to Jean suggesting she come to Panama and work for the Department of the Navy. If, after three months, they felt strongly about one another, they would marry. Jean flew to Panama on January 1, 1944, and they were married on March 31st of that year. They raised five children in Panama and the whole fam- ily considered their years there a wonderful experience. Bill retired from the Panama Canal Company in 1978 when he and Jean moved to Seminole, Fla. He served on the counting committee at Indian Rocks Baptist Church and was a member of the Panama Canal Society. His adventurous side came out again after retirement and he enjoyed sailing a 16' catamaran and a windsurfer on Lake Seminole. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jean Annette Violette, as well as his five children, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Bobby L. Winford, Jr., 49, passed away on March 16, 2008, while flying home from Beijing, China, following a business trip. He graduated from Balboa High School in 1975. He served as a Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy and resided in Kissimmee, Fla. He is survived by a brother Bill Winford of Spartanburg, S.C., and two sisters, Roseanna (Winford) Swicegood of Sweetwater, Tenn., and Dianna Winford, of Spartanburg, S.C. Bobby Lee Winford, Sr., 72, passed away on September 30, 2008, in Inman, S.C. He graduated from Balboa High School in 1952. He served in the Korean War and was a Canal Zone detective for 20 years retiring in 1984. He was a mem- ber of the Panama Canal Society. He is survived by his son Bill Winford of Spartanburg, S.C., two daughters, Roseanna (Winford) Swicegood, of Sweetwater, Tenn., and Dianna Winford of Spartanburg, S.C. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Marcia Winford of Wesley Chapel, Fla., six grandchildren, and a niece and nephew. 39 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR AL BONILLA VISITS PANAMA Al Bonilla and Bill Daubin got together with Al's son Steve and his brother Pancho to enjoy a pizza at the Napoli Italian restaurant during Al's visit to Panama in May. Bill retired a few months ago from Civil Service and decided to return to live in Panama where his mother was born. Al still lives in Madison, Ala., and goes back to Panama once or twice a year to enioy the food and the deep-sea fishing. Steve Bonilla, Al Bonilla, Bill Daubin, and Pancho Bonilla Bill and Al worked for the U.S. Army Directorate of Facilities Engineering back in the late 1970s, and both moved to Alabama and Texas after leaving Panama. Bill returned to Panama in 2007; Al is still in Alabama with his wife Mary and daughter Nikki, although his son, Steve, is living in Panama. Bill's two sons live in New York. Al Bonilla Madison, Ala. UPDATE ON ROY JEFFRIES My name is Barbara Jeffries and I am married to Reverend Roy Jeffries (a member of the Panama Canal Society and formerly a resident of the Canal Zone). We met 50 years ago at Eglin AFB, Fla. I was in the Air Force and he was in the Army. We were married less than three weeks after we met. Both of our commanding officers said it wouldn't last and for years we sent them Christmas cards. My husband was born in the Canal Zone on January 1, 1938, at Gorgas Hospital. He was the son of Vera May Jeffries and Curtis Jeffries. His mother then married Ed Aitkin and then Tom Lovelady. His brother was also Curtis Jeffries who married Jinger Reinhardt (BHS'56). Both his mother, stepfathers and father are dead; his brother Curt died a few years ago. My husband (whom I call Jeff) entered the Army with four other boys, one of those boys was Danny Gressang who died recently. Jeff has not been back to the Zone since 1956 when Curt and Jinger married. He has always wanted to go 40 back at least for a visit. It has never happened. While we were in the Army every time that he put in for Panama we were sent to Germany. Many times we have wanted to go to the Reunions but something always came up usually lack of money. Whenever there have been meetings here in Arizona either he or I have been sick. Jeff spent three tours in Vietnam and has PTSD very severe at times. In January of 2007 he had quadruple bypass surgery. Six weeks later he was rushed to the hospital and I was told by five different doctors that he wouldn't survive but he did. His sternum never healed and is in three pieces. He has been told by his doctors that he would probably not survive more sur- gery. He is in pain 24/7. Lately he has wanted to get back in touch with people from the Canal Zone but recognizes very few names in the Directory. He also talks about going to Panama but I'm not sure he would make it. I have never been but he talks a lot about it. I wanted to let the members know how much he would appreciate hearing from any of his former Canal Zone schoolmates and friends. Barbara Jeffries Marana, Ariz. CRANDALLS TRAVEL Stan and Edna (Hart) Crandall of Melbourne, Fla., and Pat and Jill (McKaig) Hutchings of Rolling Hills, Calif., went on the road again. They had a fabulous time in beautiful Morocco, camping in the Sahara, visiting homes and schools, and bargaining in the markets on this trip. Stan Crandall, Edna Crandall, Pat Hutchings, and Jill Hutchings. Edna Crandall Melbourne, Fla. 2009 MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 31, 2008. A DRIVING TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA In March Willy and I did a monthlong driving tour of South Africa which we thoroughly enjoyed and highly rec- ommend. We flew from Atlanta to Johannesburg where we picked up a rental car and began our road trip toward Kruger National Park. Willy quickly mastered the art of driving on the wrong side of the road. The roads were good, traffic was light and we passed many cornfields en route to our first overnight stop at Graskop, a working silk farm. In addition to the silk farm and on-site silk shop, the farm had lots of madadamia, avocado, and banana trees, as well as tree farms and monkeys. It was an enjoyable stop. Leaving Graskop we drove along the Panoramic Route en route to Hazyview, another small town. Along the way, we saw waterfalls and other beautiful scenery and remarked many times how much it reminded us of the interior of Panama. In the evening we attended a Shangana Cultural Village show and dinner and watched the tribal dancing. Our next stop was Kruger National Park, one of the most famous national parks in the world and the oldest one in Africa. The park covers an area of five million acres and is 220 miles long from north to south and over 40 miles in width. It encompasses several eco-zones and we were fortu- nate to see many animals. We stayed overnight in four differ- ent safari camps (Olifants, Satara, Skukuza, and Berg-en-Dal) and participated in several morning and evening safaris. We even went on a daylight three-hour bush walk, accompanied by rangers with guns! We saw the "Big 5" (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhinoceros) the first couple of days but also saw a lot of other animals as well (hippos, zebras, giraffes, hyenas, warthogs, wildebeest, monkeys, impalas, waterbuck and kudu, etc.). We really enjoyed this portion of the trip. and a side trip inland to the beautiful Drakensberg Mountains. There we hiked up the mountain to see the San Cave Paintings which are about 5,000 years old. In St. Lucia we toured the St. Lucia Wetland Park and saw lots and lots of hippos and their babies! We also saw crocodiles, kudu and birds, etc. We drove back to Durban on the coast and took an inland flight to Port Elizabeth after a seven-hour delay because of high winds (that's what they told us!). We spent the night at a B&B, and the following day began our drive along the famous South African Garden Route. We loved all the towns--each one different but very nice! We saw lots of nice golf courses and wished we had our clubs. We visited the famous Tsitsikamma National Park, stopping along the way at Storms Mouth and Nature Valley. The park is situated on the Indian Ocean. We also saw the highest commercial bungee jump in the world and spent the night in a B&B right on the Indian Ocean. We took a walk on the beach but the water was too cold for swimming. After leaving the Indian Ocean we drove inland toward Klein Karoo. There was a large festival in the town so we did some exploring and then journeyed on to the Cango Ostrich Farm. Some of the tourists rode an ostrich and some tried but didn't manage to stay on. It was fun to watch but it wasn't our sport, so we passed! After leaving the ostrich farm, we spent the night at Montana Guest Farm. This was the most wonderful B&B. The grounds were beautiful with white roses everywhere, including our room! There was even one floating in the com- mode!! We were fortunate to stay in the famous "Bishop's Suite," named after Bishop Dr. Christian Krause, President of the Lutheran World Federation, who stayed there in 2002 as one of the first guests. The owners of the B&B are German and most of the guests were European. Our dinner menu included ostrich fillet and kudu fillet with Springbok Carpaccio. Next we hit the wine region--nice wineries and good wine along with some great restaurants. We made a trip to a win- ery named "Delheim" and had dinner on the lovely grounds accompanied by some very good red wine. It was delightful. Finally we made our way to Cape Town and headed directly to Table Top Mountain! The weather was perfect and we made it to the top! We were lucky. You could see for miles and the view was spectacular. We went on a city tour and vis- ited some museums and covered the V&A Waterfront which was near our hotel. There we found a great German restaurant and had a traditional German meal. The food and the beer made us think we were back in Germany! i- _. .. ..*:;..** *.- ..: ; ** ** -* **. .-* ......- : .* -. .-*'...: ..- 2, .. *^ ^ : *: .- Wilma and Willie Nowotny on safari After we left the park we drove south to the Kingdom of Swaziland. It was a beautiful, scenic drive with acres of sug- arcane farms and small farming villages. We spent the night near their capital city of Mbabane at a nice B&B called Forresters Arms. Our morning departure was delayed a little while they finished washing our car! We were pleasantly sur- prised and left in a shiny, clean car! We continued south along the coast into Zululand (KwaZula-Natal) with stops in St. Lucia, Umhlanga Rocks, The Nowotnys at Cape of Good Hope 41 If you haven't been to South Africa, put it on your list and do it now. The people were friendly and we had no problems. We made all our arrangements via Internet with a great South African travel agent. The itinerary was so detailed that we drove directly to all our B&Bs without missing too many turns. We were very pleased with the service. If anyone would like more information about the internet site, you can always contact us. We will be more than happy to help. Wilma Nowotny Hendersonville, N.C. MEMORIES AND AN UPDATE I find memories of our lives in the Canal Zone as vivid as if it all happened yesterday. Since our departure from the Canal Zone in 1978, many good things have happened. I have achieved academic goals for a PhD., DBA and DSC; taught at several universities and completed my work experience as an Officer in Computer Science. My wife Annabetta has continued her work with the charities in southern Florida. Annabetta and Sidney Kaufman We are now celebrating 65 years of marriage, 89th birth- day for me and 87 years for Annabetta. Our greatest achieve- ment is our six great-grandchildren. We would like to hear from our Canal Zone friends, among them Romaneski, LeBrun, Latimer, DeLaMater, Norris, Hummer, Baldwin, Hunt, Gallin, and many others. Dr. Sidney Kaufman Boca Raton, Fla. BEATRICE RHYNE VISIT Kayce Camille Stanford of Guam travelled to Texas in June to visit her GiGi (great-grandmother) Beatrice Monsanto Rhyne of Kerrville, Texas. During the visit she was able to meet her cousins, Alicia Christa and River Sierra Rhyne. Beatrice M. Rhyne with great-granddaughters River and Kayce (on her lap) and Alicia. Eddie and Wendy (Winkler) Stanford Asan, Guam BUYERS RETURN TO PANAMA The Boyer family, Rich, Nola, Alina, Tristan, and Nicklas, enjoyed a trip to Panama over the Thanksgiving hol- iday. The family stayed at the beautiful Coronado Beach Resort, and enjoyed playing beach volleyball, swimming, horseback riding (Alina and Nola), golf and ping-pong. Nola has always loved that resort! The family took day trips to El Valle and Santa Clara, and found both very enjoyable. Santa Clara has changed very little, and is still wonderful and full of fun memories. Nola Swain-Boyer and family, Santa Clara beach 42 They journeyed to the Atlantic Side for a one-night stay at the Melia (not too impressed as the Spanish skylight leaked all over the marble entry). The house at 157 Bolivar Highway in Gatun was still there, but the beautiful gardens Toni Swain oversaw were no longer there. What a shame all the sur- rounding houses had been torn down. The Gatun Saddle Club was mostly a jungle, but Nola described it to Alina. Everyone enjoyed the trip to Fort San Lorenzo, but none more than the history buff, Nicklas Boyer. The following day, they went to Portobelo, then on to Isla Grande. The snorkeling was not as good as usual because of the Caribbean storms earlier in the year. A fabulous lunch was enjoyed at a local open-air restau- rant on the way back to Panama City. The final night was spent at Amador enjoying old photos and the last night of fabulous Panama beer. So much to see, so little time means we must take another trip to the land of mother's birth. Nola Swain-Boyer Sacramento, Calif. ON THE GO AGAIN The girls from the Class of BHS'74 met again for the third time; but this was a last-minute trip to South Carolina. Most of us met at the Society's Reunion during the 4th of July weekend to celebrate 35 years with friends from BHS'73: Nancy Spiros Brady, Marc Malavasic, Steve Gilbert, Beattie Hendricks and wife Kathleen Mullins. After having a great weekend, Nancy invited us to visit her in Columbia, S.C., at the end of July. On July 30th, Sheila Webb Messmore, Evelyn White, and Ingrid Errhart Bryan drove or flew into South Carolina and spent the evening barhopping with Nancy and ending up with a moonlight swim. The next day, Kathy Malin McInturff, Helen Calvit, and our adoptee classmate Rhonda Wardlow, flew into South Carolina. We drove to Charleston where we enjoyed the history, shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, and Firefly Tea Vodka. On Saturday, we even found the tea plantation that distills this new vodka (FYI: mixed a shot with water and lime). Two of the girls missed the history portion of the trip--next time you see Ingrid and Evelyn ask them why! We toasted Vikki Borell Edwards who retired this year from the U.S. Customs Service after 20 years of federal service. We also called Mary Hayes DeRimmer who just finished a kayak trip in California. iSHts 4 ilrls at the Kound lable The highlight of our trip was having lunch on the river with Neita Weiss. Most of us had not seen Neita since grad- uation--wow--34 years later! We are all looking forward to our fourth CZ Girls Gone Wild reunion in Panama. BHS Class of 1974 will be enjoying our 35th class reunion in Panama from July 9-13, 2009. At our 30th, we voted to return to Panama. Friends, family and classmates are all invited! Kathy Malin-Mclnturff Gaithersburg, Md. JUDY BAERG REPORTS Recently I had a visit from three of my Panama Canal friends, June Stevenson, Norita Scott, and Tilly McTaggart. We had a wonderful time visiting some of the local tourist spots, and I'm including a photo of us at the Deer Valley Rock Art Center. Tilly McTaggart, Norita Scott, Judy Baerg, and June Stevenson. Also, members of Soroptimist International of Valley of the Sun in Peoria, Ariz., recently received a firsthand report from Norita on their club's impact on a small public school in Cerro Gordo, Panama, and, as a result, on the town itself. Norita, PCC retiree and coordinator of the local club's efforts on behalf of the school, provided a report and presented a commemorative mola to Sandy Teetsel, president of SI Valley of the Sun. The mola was a thank you from the school, and was accompanied by a certificate from Panama's Ministry of Education recognizing the club for its contribu- tions. Sandy Teetsel receiving Mola from Norita Scott 43 The meeting was held at the Soroptimist Thrift Shop to show Norita where the funds for the school project are gen- erated. SI Valley of the Sun adopted the school as an annual project in 2002, and has been providing financial support since then. The school was in a very dilapidated condition and since that time the club has contributed funds for such things as painting, re-roofing, new chalkboards, new play- ground equipment, toilets, and new cooking equipment. As a result, Norita described a ripple effect and reported that there has been a general cleanup of the town with several Panamanian service organizations participating by planting flowers, painting other buildings, etc. She said that the next project for the school is a library, which will be added on to the current school building. SI Valley of the Sun has also supported students wanting to continue their education beyond the sixth grade by offering scholarships to those traveling to Penonome where they can take classes through the ninth grade. Although a ninth grade education is required to obtain a diploma in Panama, there are no plans to add grades to the small school in Cerro Gordo, and the cost of transportation, uniforms, books, and lunches makes further education an impossibility for many of the stu- dents. When I travelled to Panama to visit Norita and was intro- duced to the school, I knew it was an excellent way for my club to become involved in an international project. The club plans to continue supporting the school and its students in the coming years. Judy Baerg Peoria, Ariz. BHS'9 GRADS VISIT JAPAN Marjorie Ceballos of Florida; Melissa Hart of California; Wendy (Winkler) Stanford (all of BHS class of 1996), Eddie Stanford (BHS'94) and Kayce Stanford of Guam met up in Tokyo for a few days of fun and sightseeing during July. They visited various Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples, the Imperial Palace, museums and almost all the city subway lines going to neighborhoods such as Asakusa, Ginza, Harajuku, Hiro-o, Ikebukuro, Roppongi, Shinjuku and Ueno. PANAMA CANAL SOCIETY ONLINE SERVICES Visit the Panama Canal Society website for online services for membership applications and membership renewals, general membership meetings and minutes, and Canal Record area reporter information. http://www.pancanalsociety.org/ 44 Standing in Back (L-R): Wendy Stanford, Melissa Hart, and Marjorie Ceballos. Front: Kayce Stanford posing under lantern at Buddhist temple Senso-ji in Asakusa. The group also took a day trip to Mt. Fuji, which includ- ed a gondola ride over the sulfuric springs at Owakudani Valley (Valley of Hell), a pirate ship ride on Lake Ashi (a crater lake), and a ride back to the city on the bullet train. At Owakudani Valley they enjoyed Onsentamago (an egg boiled in the hot spring water which turns the egg's shell black!!). Eating one is said to give you seven years of longevity, eat- ing two grants 14 years and eating three a stomachache. No one ate three!! Seated (Back): Melissa Hart and Marjorie Ceballos. Front: Kayce Stanford and Wendy Stanford (showing off their black eggs). Melissa Hart West Hollywood, Calif. RACHEL FENTON SPENDS DAY BALBOA GOLF INVITATIONAL WITH JONAS BROTHERS Rachel Fenton, daughter of Kelly (Morris) Fenton and granddaughter of Kenny Morris, Sr., and Diane (Vestal) - Morris, spent the day with Betty (LeDoux) Morris at Saddlebrook Resort recently where the Jonas Brothers were staying prior to their concert at the Ford Amphitheater in Tampa, Fla. (L-R): Glenn Seeley, Charlie Cantrell, Ed Davis, Phillip Wolf, Chris Cantrell, Jim Huffman, John Givens, Ron Bowman, Ken Gerhart, and Jim Duffus, 2008 Balboa Golf Invitational. l NEWS FROM JARS MORALES I have been unofficially nominated to report on Panagringo happenings in the beautiful state of Colorado by Kevin Jonas, Rachel Fenton, Nick Jonas, and Joe Jonas a group of dedicated fun lovers. There has been a noticeable lack of news in our Canal Record from this part of the coun- try. The first news is about the Mile High CZ Summer Reunion in the Rockies. The first time get-together of the mile high Zonies took place at Charlie and son Nelson Gustafson's mountain villa in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains on August 3rd. Billy Bell and three friends riding their Harleys stopped on the way from Texas for a couple of days on their way to the Sturgis, S.D., bike rally. Charlie host- ted a potluck barbecue complete with seviche, yucca frita, platano entantaci6n, empanadas, camarones, and ribs, not to mention the Ron Abuelo. Pictured on Charlie's sunset deck with a view of the mountains are Chris Gordon, Lars and Marcela Morales, Charlie Gustafson, Noreen Hanson, Billy Bell, Chris' girlfriend Penny, Kristine and Charlie Thrush. Life is good in the Rockies. Rachel Fenton and "Big Rob" Betty managed the Media event on behalf of Saddlebrook Resort where the Jonas Brothers met with representatives of the local media and later participated in a Build-A-Boat team- building event sponsored by Saddlebrook Resort prior to leaving for the concert. Rachel accompanied Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas during the tour of the Saddlebrook Resort Athletic Center, observed the teambuilding event, and later attended the concert with her mother. Betty LeDoux-Morris Tarpon Springs, Fla. Sunset Deck Group, Gustafson Villa 45 Charlie, Billy and friends took a sunset ride on the Harleys through the mountains then departed early the next day for Sturgis. The second photo shows Billy's unique mola- adorned biker vest with the CZ Riders logo. I - 4 .. Billy Bell and his mola biker vest Seated: Bike buddy Sean, Kristine Thrush, Charlie Thrush, and Cookie Jackson. Standing: Daren Morales, Lars Morales, Dominique Rahey (Daren's girlfriend). Eve Morales, Marcela Morales, Charlie Gustafson, Noreen Hanson, and Martha Vokey. On Sunday, September 21st, the Morales house in the Boulder suburb of Superior was the site for a get-together of new and old friends and family. Marcela's sister Martha (Hawk) Vokey was visiting from Cape Code; her best friend from BHS, Cookie Jackson, was in Denver for a conference; and Noreen Hanson was celebrating her impending departure for Florida. The fall weather was typical Boulder; clear skies and very mild temperatures which made the early afternoon festival all the more pleasant. Our house backs up to Boulder County Open Spaces so the loud music, conversation, laugh- ter and occasional Panamanian cussword did not upset any- one but maybe spooked the coyotes and raptors circling the sky. We opted for a baked ham instead of a more traditional arroz con pollo, but there were many side dishes to remind one of home in Panama. Adult beverages included the 46 favorite Ron Abuelo. I have included a photograph of the group at our home. Summer in Colorado has been filled with rock concerts, hiking and camping in the Rockies, baseball games, plenty of road and mountain bike rides and through it all the only thing a longtime surfer like me can ask for is "where is the beach." In the last minute rush to get this out, I've surely forgotten some noteworthy happening so please forgive me. Lars Morales Boulder, Colo. LITTLE MISS PANAMA DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM? Mike Padua is seeking the identity of the girl in the pic- ture below. If you can identify her, please contact the Panama Canal Society office. Mike would like to give this picture to her parents. CHS'68 "MADE TRACKS TO THE PAST" CHS'68 Tigers celebrated the 40th anniversary of our graduation at the Panama Canal Society Reunion in Orlando, Fla., over the July 4th holiday weekend. We comprised a group of 45 people, 25 of whom were classmates. We had two "first timers" Nora (Kirkland) Bess and Joe Morgan. Other classmates in attendance were: Peter Baas, Dave Belt, Beth (Lewis), Steve Burgess, Allen Cotton, Sue (Hirons), Kenny Field, Craig Firth, Carol (Beall), Peggy (Hale), Dennis Huff, Mike Kredell, Renee (Ballou), Joan (McCullough), Steve Radel, Bruce Rainey, Randy Smith, Norman Spector, Barbara (Geddes), Hal Wade, and Rich Wainio. A couple of classmates were registered and at the last minute were unable to attend and were missed Evelyn (Menges), Ted Bailey, Linda (Hood), Scott Spencer, and Carol (Peterson). The planning committee of Peggy (Hale), Norm Spector, Allen Cotton and Renee (Ballou) picked a theme of "Making Tracks to the Past." This was to capture the spirit of the old train and tiger paws of past times. Coordinators of the differ- ent areas were Peggy for our food events, Norm for our liq- uid refreshments, and newly-recruited Allen Cotton as our "Engineer" bartender. The first arrivals on the Tiger Express got in on Wednesday and Thursday to start coordinating the hospitality room setup. The baggage car (Renee's car) was crammed full of items to unload. Outside entrance to the hospitality suite required "walking the tracks" to enter the Tiger Den, and our mascot tiger at the door daring those to enter. Attendees found their way to the "depot" next to the Panama Railroad Crossing to pick up name tags and a replica of the 299 with its own Tiger. We even had a caboose (the restroom). The '68 Tigers each got a 1960s era Panama Railroad logo patch (compliments of Allen Cotton), a matchbook mint and a mini- bottle of Ron Cortez decked out in a Panama hat (thanks to Margaret (Will) who had them made in Panama). Guests were invited to fill out a name tag as well. The "Club Car" was the busiest area of the room and naturally where people gravitated to socialize. But there was activity everywhere with classmates' children and even grandkids. It's nice to see that our heritage lives on. The hospitality suite opened at 3:00 PM on Thursday after Renee and her worker bees transformed the decorating ideas/artwork in her head to take shape and transformed the plain old room into the "Tracks to the Past" hospitality suite. Every class member had their own 299 steam engine to drive and the train of '68 Tigers circled the entire room. Decorations of blue and gold from balloons, pennants adorned with class pictures from reunions past, miscella- neous photos, down to the cutlery were prominent throughout the room. PRR train and reunion/society schedules were post- ed so no one would miss the train. Dennis worked his magic skills and made a super print of the SA train which featured CHS class on one side and BHS class on the other side merg- ing together. Renee stressed out (if you can imagine) that the room wouldn't be ready by the announced opening time but we had time to enjoy a Cortez and coke before the official opening. As class members began to arrive so did the empanadas, seviche, Mary Jane cookies, and other goodies from our past. (The donations of food by Allen, Peggy, Beth, Joan, Renee, and if I missed someone you too). Peggy (Hale) showed up right on cue with finger foods/sandwiches for our informal cocktail party in the "Dining Car," which ended up being din- ner for most of us with all the other goodies we had on hand. We must all be getting older since the Thursday night dance was attended briefly by most of the class (not our era of music) and we all wound up back at the Tiger Den since our engineer, Allen Cotton, was willing to tend the bar and sate our thirst. Friday, our Tigers were scattered throughout the hotel with various comings and goings such as the Society business meeting, recovery by the pool, trips to vendor room, Museum, the "clubhouse" set up by the hotel or just roaming and finding friends. We began to gather back in the Tiger Den to greet the late arriving Tigers, munch on some leftovers and enjoy a beverage in anticipation of our planned pizza party. Peggy planned this perfectly and no one should have left hun- gry, as there was more than enough food to fill the crowd and visitors from the BHS'68 group located across the hall from the Tiger Den and other drop-ins. The crowd moved to the Friday night dance to listen and dance to Shorty & Slim and then most of us drifted back to our hospitality suite. We were all having a good time talking and kidding around. It's amaz- ing what mind over matter (body) can do; someone men- tioned it was 4:30 AM and the room vacated pretty quickly. Saturday, we were back in the partying mode enjoying drinks and friendship. The Society prefers no functions dur- ing their annual luncheon so those that did not attend it again chilled out with other amusements (i.e.: spending money!!). Our class dinner was planned for Saturday and Peggy really outdid herself with this meal. We had a catered Cuban meal comprised of arroz con pollo, permil (pork) with congri (black beans and rice), ropa vieja, maduros (plantain), yucca, salad and (michi) bread for dinner for the class, family mem- bers and guests and again there was plenty for everyone to eat. As we have in the past, each class member had a ticket in the "hat" for drawing of items of/from Panama. The follow- ing donated items for this raffle: Peggy and Dennis Huff of the Cerveza Panama license plate, Scott Spencer of the old construction photo album and the set of Panama coins. Beth donated a wonderful painting that was a special drawing won by Joe Morgan. The raffle items were all won by Tigers which included: a Panama Line souvenir glass with the three ships' names, a set of three Panama Line stamped maiden voyage envelopes, two sets of two glasses engraved CHS Alumni with tiger paw. Renee challenged everyone to bring a "new attendee" to our next reunion. She had modified that to just bring someone that hasn't been or hasn't been in a while. Our goal is to have a major turnout (more than BHS'68) for our next one. We went to the Saturday night dance and danced the night away to strains of Panamanian music. Renee was totally into the spirit of the dance (de-stressed?) decked out in her self- made montuna. I'm sure there was more than a few of us who suffered sore dance muscles the next morning! Most of the class stayed the duration of the dance and then headed back to the hospitality suite, knowing that the final day of the reunion would mean the last evening of fellowship with our friends from our high school days for a while and none of us wanted it to end. End it did though, again at 4:30 AM. Sunday morning brought a last shot at the vendors, enjoy- ment of the Despedida and the long, lonely trip home. The finale was a checking in via email announcing safe arrival of all our classmates at their destination. By order of our Class President, Craig Firth, he has issued orders (!!!) for the com- mittee to continue their "assignments" for our next one. Which by the way, plans are already being cumulated for our 45th in 2013 Be There! Allen Cotton Prattville, Ala. Renee (Ballou) Kriminger Charlotte, N.C. 47 LOOKING BACK CURUNDU CHAMPIONSHIP BASEBALL TEAM Front Row (L-R): Ralph Frangioni, Raymond "Goose" Amato, ?, Stanley Chassin, Doug Chassin, Johnny Fortune. Bat Boy Butch Zent. 2nd Row (L-R): Butch Frangioni, Mundo Valentin, Gerald McNabb, Ronnie Valentine, Frank Stabler, Stanley Wilson. Back Row (L-R): Eddie Stoddard, Jigger Eady, Henry Lavender, Jim Walling, Jerry Curtis, Buddy Bennett. Coach Anthony "Tony" Piaia. Ca. 1954-55. RIPLEY'S VISIT TO THE CANAL ZONE , j DOIIVC It VI I NUL IlJltpey ailU lliml mllU Fish Club, Balboa Yacht Club, Canal Zone. of the Pacific Sail December 1938 48 1959 SWIM TEAM/WATER BALLET 3d row (L-R): Inez Helen Berg, Mickey Walker, Carolyn Holgerson, Judy Sigle, Shirley Ramson, Janet Adkins, Doran Rostetter, Myra Fells, Marcia Musser. 2d row (L-R): Ida Straus, Rachel Camille Ellis, Margie Williams, Pat Tubbs, Mary Francis Tucker, Virginia Reynolds (Chena), Gladys Miller. 1st row (L-R): David Behar, Bill Hatchett, Bill Black, Steve (JC), Joe Reynolds, Larry Siegel, Joe Blackburn. Teachers not pictured: Miss Peters. Mrs. Trimburger, and Miss Lund. SURFING FRIENDS Richard "Dick" Conover, Eileen Suisman, Bob Suisman, Dolores "Dee" Suisman, Dave Kelleher, ca. 1945. Tomas and Ruben Miro at Rio Mar Beach, ca. 1965 49 PANAMA CANAL MUSEUM 7985 113th Street, Suite 100, Seminole, FL 33772 Phone: 727-394-9338 Fax: 727-394-2737 Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Email: pancanalmuseum(@aol.com Website: www.panamacanalmuseum.org A LOOK BACK ON 2008 The Museum Turns 10! Since its inception in 1998, the museum has grown from the 55 people who made the initial financial donations to 853 members now. Michael O. Smith, as President STheodore Roosevelt, helped Panama Canal Museum President Joe Wood blow out the candles on the cake celebrating the museum's 10th anniversary. You can help the museum have a successful upcoming year and an even more successful decade ahead by: Becoming a member Being a reunion volunteer Becoming a major donor or 9 Serving as an outreach speaker sponsor Providing your ideas and Volunteering time help in implementing them Writing for our publications Donating or lending art 5 Provide graphic design work services 20OR Museum Panama Canal Crijico Reunion Exhibits Living and Learning in the Canal Zone. Those enjoying the Panama Canal Museum's 2008 fund- raising cruise through the Panama Canal included: back row (left to right): Bill Egolf, Barbara Egolf Dedeaux, Paul Glassburn, Joe Wood, Burt Mead; middle row; Kathy Egolf; first row: Bobbie Williams Egolf, Mary Clement Vaughn, Beverly Bowman Wood, Carol Mor- land Mead. Some of the cruisers are wearing the T-shirts donated by Carlson Wagonlit Travel (now Travel Leaders), and those in the first row are showing the ALS T-shirts that President Emeritus Chuck Hummer's Panama Canal Museum team members received for donating to the Clearwater, FL, Walk to Defeat ALS. Building the Panama Canal: Role of the West Indians 1904-1914 50 PANAMA CANAL MUSEUM HOURS OF OPERATION 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday -Saturday I THE MUSEUM WELCOMED THESE NEW MEMBERS IN 2008 Marylyn Adams Thomas Benero Shirley Barlow Bernat Barbara Call Patricia Clark Richard and Frances Thompson Clinton Georgia Corin Wendy Cotton Corrigan Mary Foley Cronan Jaime and Kathleen Cuartas Elizabeth Davis Richard and Carolyn Rowley Dillon Wanda Ewell Nikki Fanning A Few 2008 Item Donations Some of the items received and/or accessioned this year are shown here resting on a Kuna Indian's mola blouse donated by Lois Gillespie. The other items shown clockwise from the top are: Joseph Pennell construction print from the estate of Trudi Klontz; a Panama Railroad tie, spike, and rail donated by David Jones; a Canal Zone Junior College Cheerleader letter donated by Shirley Muse; a whistle from the President Porras ferry donated by Charles DeTore: stirrups and Canal Zone Seal plaque donated by Betty LeDoux-Morris in memory of her father, Warren E. LeDoux; rhinoceros beetle and grasshopper from the Luke Palumbo collection donated by Judy Palumbo Gates; carved wooden snake donated by Ellen Peck. The museum thanks all who have donated to the museum. Kenneth Goldsberry Madelon Grassau Lynne Howard Lois Jones Patti Maedl Krough Russell Lary Julius (Jes) Little Charlotte Longanacre Kimberly Mahhy Jim McFadden Donna Malin Meyerson Celia Cronan Miller Madelaine Miller Ralph and Lydia Moody Joe O'Donnell Howard and Priscilla Reed Raymond and Forest Wise Robberson Margaret Joudrey Smith Margaret Rankin Spelman Phyllis Birnbaumer Strawbridge Mary-Ellen McGann Thomas Sadie Turlington Dan and Pauline Foley Watson Manfred and Rita Widman Jacqueline Worsley Williams Lynn Williams Roberta Worsley Williams Bill and Ann Willoughby Museum Store Features -2 on PARADE 2009 Museum Calendar Moa Orna - Reviews on Parade Gol plsh Toys Golden Frog plu Write of Passage Book Frog Puzzle Jean Medinger McGuire, Reporter/Editor (727) 804-5000 e-mail: jean@mcguirepro.com 51 ANNOUNCEMENTS MINIREUNIONS(a@PANCANALSOCIETY.ORG CLASS OF '49 AND '50 REMINDER Class of '49 and '50 will have their annual hospitali- ty suite (10 years running) at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, Fla., July 2nd through 5th, 2009. This year will be the class of 1949's 60th anniversary reunion!!! Plan now to be there!!! More information later. BHS/CHS CLASSES OF 1954 55TH REUNION Let's do it again in 2009! We will have two events: (1) a class reunion during the Panama Canal Reunion from July 1-5, 2009, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla., and (2) after the reunion, a cruise is offered to those who want to continue celebrating. For cruise information contact: June Rowley Stevenson Email: Info(@condoroutfitters.com Tel: (770) 339-9961 We have a "bulletin board" type Web site where you can find out more information concerning our reunion celebrations at: http://www.cockle.us/pcr2009.htm. Submit info for posting to: Dale Cockle, CHS k5jic(@intergate.com. There is also a BHS-CHS 1954 list/group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BHS-CHS 1954/. The instructions for joining are at the site. Send your current e-mail and snail mail addresses to your class representatives below and tell us right away which event you will, you might or you can't attend: Marguerite Zumbado, BHS bobzmarz@aol.com Tel: (407) 282-0715 David Lane, CHS lanedavidl@cox.net Tel: (619) 665-2857 Shirley Million Muse, BHS Mediashirl@aol.com CLASS REUNION COORDINATORS CONTACT THE MINI-REUNION COORDINATOR FOR THE 2009 REUNION INFORMATION MINIREUNIONS@PANCANALSOCIETY.ORG 52 BHS/CHS 1959 50th CLASS REUNION The classes of BHS and CHS of 1959 will hold their 50th Class Reunion in conjunction with the annual Panama Canal Society Reunion at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort on July 2-4, 2009. It's going to be a great party, and if you haven't been to a class reunion in the past, this is one you won't want to miss. There will be a Hospitality Room with refresh- ments and libations, to meet and greet with all your old friends. There will be two dances to enjoy, a Clubhouse where you can sit and enjoy others as well. It's also a good time when you can purchase all the missing treas- ures from Panama that you always dreamed about, but never got back to Panama to get. A trip to Panama to cel- ebrate with our Panamanian classmates is also being planned. Come give us your input. In order to get the Society discount on your room, you will need to be a member of the Panama Canal Society. It's a great way to keep our legacy going, as well as keep up with your friends throughout the years. Contact persons are: Skip Rowley Tallahassee, FL (850) 422-2151 SRowley26(@comcast.net Bill Brunner Panama 011-(507) 983-6126 whmb(hotmail.com Mickey Walker Fitzgerald New Smyra Beach, FL (386) 428-2791 Mickeyftz(aol.com Herb Spector Seminole, FL (727) 393-9789 PSpector699(amsn.com CHS CLASS OF 1959 50TH REUNION Our 50th Reunion will be held in conjunction with the Panama Canal Reunion at Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla., on July 3-5, 2009. Our hospitality room opens on Friday, July 3rd, where we can meet for refresh- ments, libations, good conversation, memories, story- telling, etc. A dinner is planned for Saturday, July 4th, starting at 5 p.m. Emails and mailings will be forthcom- ing in the future with more details. For more information, please contact: Martha Johnson Stephenson at (360) 546-3307 or Johnmart706(msn.com. Any change of addresses, phone numbers, cell numbers, or emails, contact Jean Owen Young at (781) 545-5311 or jjv179(&@msn.com. BALBOA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1964 2009 CLASS REUNIONS Decisions, decisions--which of the three BHS'64 class reunions will you attend next year? They will all be fun, so maybe you should plan on attending all three!! PANAMA TRIP Join classmates, spouses and friends for a trip to Panama from January 30-February 5, 2009. Contact person: Claire McNaught (336) 351-3920 cmcfong(Fvahoo.com PANAMA CANAL SOCIETY REUNION Celebrate 45 years later with other BHS'64 classmates in conjunction with the annual Panama Canal Society Reunion from July 1 to July 5, 2009, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, Fla. Your hosts for this event will be Roberta Evans, Bonnie (Crowell) Morrison, and John Gough. Contact person: Roberta Evans (813) 814-6221 balboal964i@live.com BHS'64 OFFICIAL 45TH CLASS REUNION September 2nd September 7th, 2009 in Park City UT If you want to visit with as many of your fellow BHS'64 classmates as you can, this is the reunion to attend. Contact person: Sherry Sabo Hozack Home: 704-391-1485 Work: 980-388-5627 hozack(msn.com CHS CLASS OF 1969 Our 40th class reunion will be held in conjunction with the Panama Canal Society Reunion to be held at Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla., from July 1-5, 2009. All classmates, family and friends are welcome to join us in the class suite on Thursday, July 2nd, Friday, July 3rd, and Saturday, July 4th for libations, good conversa- tions, memories, exaggerations, storytelling, and assorted bochinche. If you don't show up, we will probably talk about you!! A buffet dinner is planned for Friday, July 3rd, starting early at 6:30 p.m. Please let us know if you are going to make it! Volunteers to help are also needed. Contact one of the fol- lowing: Bobby Beall (707) 542-0511 rgbeall(&,sbcglobal.net Glenda (Lewis) Kochel (210) 823-4910 ACZgirl@Csbcglobal.net SBHS'69 What a Great Christmas Present! Fun-filled plans are underway to celebrate the Balboa High School Class of 1969 40th Class Reunion in Panama scheduled for March 5th through March 12th, 2009. Please submit current contact information to: Chaco (Will) Smail michev(i)earthlink.net mxwdg48(&ihotmail.com Sue (Waters) Eytalis If you think you might attend, keep in mind that passports will be required for travel outside the United States. What a Great Christmas Present! BHS'69 53 QCI' B QCI BHS CLASS OF 1974 35TH REUNION Our reunion will be held from July 6-13, 2009, in Panama. All classmates, CHS'74, friends and family are INVITED to join us. We are looking for BHS'74 classmates' e-mails, so please send to: BalboaHS74(hotmail.com BHS CLASS OF 1979 30TH CLASS REUNION Preplanning has begun for our 30th Class Reunion!! Our 30th class reunion will be held in conjunction with the Panama Canal Society Annual Reunion to be held at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort & Golf Club in Orlando, Fla., from July 1-5, 2009. More details to follow.... Please send your current email and contact details to: Carlton A. Morris PANAMA99(@aol.com CHS CLASS OF 1979 30TH CLASS REUNION Our 30th Class Reunion will be held in conjunction with the Panama Canal Society Annual Reunion at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort & Golf Club in Orlando, Fla. from July 1-5, 2009. Our class suite will be available on Friday and Saturday nights with comida y bebidas. Please let us know if you can make it by RSVP on classmates.com or contact one of the following: Lynnette (Leni) Stokes Cansler junglegirl cz(i@vahoo.com Sharon Dumas Hoffman shoffman(timcoengr.com ATTENTION BHS CLASS OF 1984 Our 25th high school reunion will take place in con- junction with the annual Panama Canal Society Reunion in July 2009 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla. Planning has begun but we need your help. Please send your name, address, phone number and email address to: Balboahsclassofl984i@yahoo.com Also, if you would like to help with the planning of our reunion, please call Jillian (Collins) Walker at (770) 846- 9477. Remember, you must be a member of the Panama Canal Society in order to attend the reunion. 54 BHS CLASS OF 1989 Our 20th high school reunion will take place in con- junction with the annual Panama Canal Society Reunion in July 2009 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla. We will have an informal Friday night cock- tail hours) as well as a formal reunion dinner party Saturday night. Contact Rob Thrift for information. Rob Thrift (407) 366-4372 rthriftl@(bellsouth.net BHS CLASS 1970 Vicki Sizemore is willing to set up the "Party in Panama" in/ June 2010 if we have enough people who are interested. At the last class reunion in Panama, BHS'70 drank the Balboa Yacht Club out of beer, I have been assured this time they will double their stock!! If you are interested in going to Panama in 2010, contact Vicki. Vicki Sizemore maxgatoblanco(@hotmail.com Our famous Florida contingent will set up the state- side class reunion in conjunction with the 2010 Panama Canal Society Reunion. Contact Rudy or Jacque. Rudy Crespo twistedrlc(i@yahoo.com Jacque Vowell vowellja(aaol.com GULF COAST PICNIC 11 a.m., Saturday, April 25, 2009 Pavilion 5 at the end of Boat Launch Road has been reserved for the annual Gulf Coast no-host potluck picnic at Gulf Islands National Seashore, off Hwy. 90 at Ocean Springs, Miss. Gerda Smith and Patt Roberson will be tenting at the campground Friday night to tidy up the pavilion on Saturday morning and get the coffee started. Bring your favorite dish and watch for the PanCanal Picnic signs. For overnight RVing details, write the Assistant Superintendent, Gulf Islands National Seashore, 3500 Park Road, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. For any other information, contact: Patt Roberson pattrpanivyahoo.com BHS CLASS 1961 Please send your CURRENT e-mail addresses to George Garcia at: balboa50th(S@live.com EYEGLASS COLLECTION REPORT I Certainly there's still a few drawers and closets and old handbags that haven't been searched for eyeglasses that we can recycle. Our annual report shows that during 2008 we collect- ed 62 pairs of eyeglasses and lenses from eight donors in Colorado, Florida, Georgia and Louisiana. This year's collection brings our total to 2,494 since the project began in 1992. That total translates into rep- resenting 2,494 grateful individuals in Latin America who we will never meet but who now have the priceless gift of sight, thanks to your generosity. The person who sends in the 3,000th pair of glasses will be rewarded with a one-year PSC membership renewal and congratulations printed in the Canal Record. Don't delay. Just do it. You'll be glad you did. Send to our Louisiana-Mississippi reporter: Patt Foster Roberson 2801 Allen Court Baker, LA 70714-2253 WANTED: CLEAN T-SHIRTS The Gonzales Seafarers Center accepts used T-shirts, clean, no holes, no stains, any size, for distribution to foreign seamen off ships in our harbors. 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NEW MEMBERSHIP: Thirty dollars ($30.00) annually per family, including children under 18 years of age, plus a $10.00 administrative fee. Total: $40.00. Member Name (PRINT CLEARLY) Last Name Nickname (If desired) First Name Middle Initial Maiden Name (Wife Only) Spouse Name Last Name First Name Middle Initial Nickname (If desired) Maiden Name (Wife Only) Mailing Address (Street and/or Box Number and City) State Zip Code Phone Address. Email or Phone # change? Yes No [ [D Applicant 18 or over? Yes No DLI Email address (PRINT CLEARLY) BHS CHS Year Graduated School Attended: Member Spouse CZ/PC Affiliation: (Mark "X" in appropriate box, and MEMBER IF RETIRED, PLEASE INDICATE YEAR) (X) Ret/Year (X) Dependent/Employee-CZ/PC...................... ................................ Dependent/Employee-Military/Civilian .......................................... Dependent/Employee-Contractor (US Gov't Only) .......................... Dependent/Employee Shipping ....................... ....................... Descendant of: Parents'/Relatives' Name and CZ/PC Affiliation: SPOUSE Ret/Year 5 59 I PANAMA CANAL SOCIETY, INC I 7985 113th Street, Suite 334 Seminole, Florida 33772-4787 S(727) 391-4359 1-866-726-2262 MERCHANDISE ORDER FORM Society License Plate: $5.00 (Tax included) Society Decal: $2.00 (Tax included) Canal Record: $5.00 (Postage included) IMailing Address of Purchaser: I Name I I S Address I City_ State Zip Code_ Society License Plate: $5.00 (Tax included) I I I Qty. License Plates I I PANAMA Society Decal: $2.00 (Tax included) CANAL ^ IOCIETYW Qty. Decals I Canal Record: $5.00 (Postage included) 1PQ Oty. Canal Record Date of Issue I I I lu ITotal amount enclosed: $ I I 60 UNIEDTAESStatement of Ownership, Management, and Circulatior, 00 000. .00. ~~ I..a oral o~r OP~ ... .cr .... o T P....o'... ..1 r c. ...... 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V .,rr 3526. b,.,,.,'. ,, PANAMA CANAL SOCIETY, INC Phone: (727) 391-4359 1-866-PANCANAL (866-726-2262) (Toll free) FAX (727) 319-8593 Hours: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday E-Mail: office(i@pancanalsocietv.org Web site: http://www.pancanalsociety.org E-mail: editor(@pancanalsocietv.org DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING ADS, ARTICLES, NEWS OR PHOTOS FOR EACH CANAL RECORD MARCH 2009 Canal Record Deadline January 9, 2009 JUNE 2009 Canal Record Deadline April 3, 2009 OCTOBER 2009 Canal Record Deadline August 7, 2009 DECEMBER 2009 Canal Record Deadline October 2, 2009 FUTURE ANNUAL REUNION DATES July 1, 2009 July 5, 2009 Rosen Shingle Creek Resort & Golf Club June 30, 2010 July 4, 2010 Rosen Shingle Creek Resort & Golf Club I .. - -... .... 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