November 15, 2025

A total of 8 met at David and Betty Corbins' on Wednesday, Nov. 12 for our annual Thanksgiving Feast!  Lowest attendance ever!  Those attending:  Trudy Jacobson, Louise Reimer, Mike Howerter, Tom Palmer, Bill and Lynda Johnson, and Betty and David Corbin.

Thanks to Betty and David for sharing their beautiful facility and also, to Lynda and Bill Johnson for preparing the turkey and dressing plus other dishes!  Thanks to Louise and Mike for making their 4 hr. round trip to attend.  Thanks to those that took time out of their busy life to attend and share their dishes.  David and Betty are in the middle of their holiday events which are an on-going daily routine which we interrupted.  We really appreciated you guys making time for us 6 people, thank you!

I realize some were ill and unable to attend.  We missed you.  On the other hand, we have some that I'm sure could have come, but chose otherwise.  An event such as this is too much work for some, and should be given a second thought before having again. Also, our classmates that travel 4 hours deserve our attendance and thoughtfulness! 

The attendees chose to have January luncheon at Sugar Shanes.  If you want to have it, let me know, if not, we will give our luncheons a rest.  We don't meet in December due to all the family activities.  It's up to you whether we continue these events.  We all are busy and very easily choose to do other things. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Check out https://fultonvalleyfarms.com/

this is the link to A Country Christmas, beginning Nov. 28 at the Corbins.

Tommy 

November 2, 2025

Several things were brought to my attention in the past few days that I need to share with you:  Sandra Smith Peyton to undergo surgery tomorrow, Monday Nov. 3.

Judith Burns McCrea to have heart surgery this coming Tuesday, Nov. 4. Pray for them and all of our classmates that need our prayers and cards.  I know there are some that are not sharing their struggles and their current problems, that also need our prayers.  Pray for those classmates also.  I got a note from Ron Penland a few days ago and found out he had a knee replacement recently and will have his other knee replaced this coming January.  Routine can turn into havoc sometimes, remembering to offer a prayer for Ron and others we may not know about.

I have also updated our list of deceased classmates:  Complete List of Deceased 

We have lost 51 of our classmates.  We are not quite at 50% yet, which is amazing, considering we are in our early 80s!  Keep the good health going! 

Thanks for reading!

Tommy

Featuring Duane Harms and Family

We all know about Duane's medical struggles for the past several years.  Duane is tough and very much a Godly man, being a retired minister!  His and Carol's attitudes are remarkable always positive.  Recently, we received the card below with a donation enclosed for our class fund.  Let's continue talking and praying for Duane and his wonderful family.  They are truly an inspiration for all of us to accept the current situations of our own lives and share our struggles with God for a positive outcome!

Thanks Duane for everything you have done for our class, especially the communications and reunion plans in the past.  Thanks for making our class one of the best classes to ever graduate from AHS!  God Bless you and your wonderful family!    

I know we send cards every month, however, it would be special for Duane if you sent an individual card, just from you!  

Remember our Thanksgiving Feast coming November 12, 11:30 AM, at David and Betty Corbins!  See you all there!

Tommy

A small group enjoyed Pizzal and conversation at Lovesee's Pizza in Leon this past Wednesday, October 8.  Those attending were:  Diana and Jerry Lawson, Bill and Lynda Johnson, Bill and Joyce Daigh, Mike and Judy Cyphers, Trudy Jacobson, and David Corbin.

Preparations for our Thanksgiving meal at David and Betty Corbin were discussed and started.  Menu was established and attendees made their selections to furnish at our November meal.

Turkey and Dressing:   Diana Lawson

Rolls and Butter:         Trudy Jacobson

Cranberry Dish:           Johnsons 

Pies:                           Corbins and Johnsons

Sweet Potatoes:           Louise Reimber

Green Bean Caserole:   Ralstons

Relish Dish:                 Tom Palmer

Other:

Our Thanksgiving Meal will be November 12, at 11:30 AM at the Corbins.  Hope to see a great turnout for this annual event.  We appreciate Diana doing most of the work for this event every year and also, David and Betty hosting with their lovely facilities. 

Bill Daigh will have kidney surgery this Monday and we offer our prayers and support for his surgery to be successful and quick healing, back to normal. 

Thanks,

Tom Palmer