From Paul Kositzka:
Hope this finds you well and happy. Here's a photo of our family at one of our bi-annual beach trips. This one was at Corolla, Outer Banks, NC. We're a pack of water rats! This captures 11 of our 12 grand kids. The second one is yours truly in Key West when we ran away from some cold weather.
Best regards to all,
PK
(Paul recently moved from Fairfax, Va to Beaufort, SC)
  
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An update from Bill Pfeif:
  It is always nice to hear from you and the BCHS news. My wife Rene’ and I are considering moving to the panhandle in FL. We have a Duplex in Destin that is available on VRBO as a vacation rental and have been spending time there ourselves as well. We are trying to locate a suitable residence and sell some of our CA properties. CA has become the sink hole for money. Our State Income Tax rate is now 13!/2% and the legislators have gone crazy with new laws that punish any level of success. They are even trying to pass new laws that will tax you if you transfer your real estate proceeds out of the State. Florida is so far one of the best places left to have less government and a wonderful lifestyle.
My three kids have a total of eight children from 7 to 15 and provide lots of events and entertainment. I still have my Real Estate Company as the Bank Foreclosure business is too regular to give up. I have staff that does most of the work and it allows us lots of free time for Golf, Travel, and relaxing. We still have the sailboat in Long Beach and would be glad to entertain any classmates that come West. We live near Yosemite and enjoy that area as well. Come to Ca. before we leave and we have a place for you and others to stay and play..
It’s possible I may be in the area first quarter as I bought a house in York, PA that I need to fix and sell. Hope all is well for the class and spouses or partners of BCHS 1961.
Happy New Year,
Bill
A comment from Kathie Jorgensen:
Great newsletter.
The food at the Italian Restaurant at Sanders is excellent.
Except they don't cook the broccoli enough.
Everything else meets the test.
The garden and work are busy.
And going to the pool for exercise.
Kathie
An email to Linda Fuhrman from Ed Van Alstyne:
....I can't see you slowing down anytime soon, maybe just doing things that are more fun. I heard a quote from Bill Gates of Microsoft today that I found interesting. He was asked how he managed to be involved in everything and get so much done. He just replied "well I don't mow the lawn" .....I haven't turned 70 yet, I just look old. It doesn't seem fair, I looked so young till I was about 35 that I got asked for proof and then before I knew it they were giving me the senior discount. Stay well.
Ed
An update from Joyce Whitbeck:
All is well here in Delaware. Grandson graduated as Valedictorian and is heading to Villanova in the Fall. I am one of the few people who actually looked forward to turning 70 (my
60's were horrible!). I'm still working full time. My two shelties are therapy dogs
and we visit rehab centers and nursing homes as often as possible......I hope to visit soon.
Joyce
An update from Bill Drozd:
 Just to drop you a note to let you know that I have moved. My new address is East Greenbush, NY. I sold my home on Kenwood Ave that Jan and I purchased in 1967. Was not the same living there since Jan passed in 2007. I should be all moved by the end of January.
Bill
Tidbits
From David Utz: Headed to Florida October 1st and then back in PA for Mother's Day.
From The Times Union: An article about Bill McMillen's significant other can be viewed Here >>>.
Jon VanDerpoel owns and maintains the historic Haswell Farm in Glenmont. More info Here >>>.
Recent Website Updates
Additional updates to the website not included in the Newsletter can be found for Doug Johnson, Bill Johnston and Dorothy Raymond and the West Point Obituary for Ed Klink was added to the In Memoriam Section, but Login Required >>>
Classmate Contact Updates
There have been updates to the contact information in the 2011 Reunion Booklet for Dave Allen, Bonnie Andorn, Mike Arnold, Dave Bartley, Pam Caparaso, Pat Carl, Betty Chestney, Bill Drozd, Vance Everett, Val Farny, Linda Fuhrman, Elaine Ham, Ray Harbeck, Jim Hulihan, Bill Kemp, Bob Kibbey, Tom Korns, Paul Kositzka, Mike Kunz, Kurt LeBesco, Mike Mancuso, Nanci Mullens, Bill Pfeif, Dorothy Raymond, David Utz and Brian Warner. The new contact information is available on the Classmate page of the Website (Login Required).
And on a sad note... We've learned that Sandy Pastori passed away on August 11, 2013 and the Obituary that appeared in the Albany Times Union can be viewed Here.
We've also learned that Linda Fuhrman's husband, Chet Deleskiewicz passed on November 7th, 2013 and the Obituary that appeared in the Albany Times Union can be viewed Here.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to both Sandy's family and friends and to Linda and her family.
News Around Town...
 ...Elsmere Elementary School was named a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School by the US Department of Education. Elsmere is one of 236 public schools nationwide, and one of only 18 schools in New York state, to receive the prestigious honor that recognizes schools whose students demonstrate outstanding overall academic achievement. This is the second time a Bethlehem school received the award with Hamagrael achieving the distinction in 2009. A Times Union article can be found Here >>>
...On the heels of being named the number one school district among 83 districts in the Capital Region, the Bethlehem Central School District learned it has been rated among the top 10 school districts in all of Upstate New York, according to Buffalo based business publication, Business First. Bethlehem is ranked #9 in academics in the annual rankings for 2013, up from its position last year at #11 and #12 in 2011. More information can be found Here >>>
...The Bob and Ron's Fish Fry property is currently for sale with the intention of possibly moving to a new location. More information can be found Here >>>
Did you know...
 ...Clarksville cave is a popular horizontal cave, with about 4800 feet of passage and three entrances. The cave is one of the best known and most-visited wild caves in the Northeast. The cave is open from 7AM to 11PM to the general public. The preserve includes a changing area and informational kiosk. Visit the cave conservatory website for maps and photos Here >>>
Nostalgia
A fun YouTube video that should bring back lots of memories from the fifties and sixties
Here >>>
Recent Class of '61 Lunch Attendees
 Pete Bauer, Bev Everingham, Val Farny, Linda Fuhrman, Sue Fuller, Dean Hartley ('60), Marilyn Jones, Kathie Jorgensen, Bob Kibbey, Kurt LeBesco, Robyn Madison, Jennie McNab, Charlie McHugh, Bill McMillen, Ed Miller, Mary Myers, Dave Newell, Lynn Snyder, Carolyn Van Allen, Vince Williams and Sue Yaple
Please let us know if you are changing your email address or home address. Your contact information can be updated securely via the website Here.
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